A historic moment unfolded in the England camp just before the opening whistle of their crucial World Cup clash against Croatia. As soon as the Three Lions’ coaching staff officially announced the starting line-up, it was revealed that captain and main striker Harry Kane would take to the pitch from the very first minute.
According to Stats Foot, this match marked Kane’s 115th appearance in an England shirt. By stepping onto the field, Harry surpassed legendary midfielder Steven Gerrard (114 caps) and officially drew level with the iconic David Beckham in terms of matches played for England.
The striker now shares third place on England’s all-time caps list with Beckham, trailing only Wayne Rooney (120 caps) and record-holder Peter Shilton, who boasts 125 appearances. Given Kane’s superb form and his status as the undisputed leader of the attack, pundits expect him to claim third place outright in the upcoming matches and continue his pursuit of the top spot.
Kick-off for the match between England and Croatia is set for 22:00 Central European Time.