Harry Kane's Top 10 England Moments: From Record Caps to Golden Boot

Harry Kane is set to become England's most capped player when he leads the Three Lions out against Croatia at Wembley on Thursday. The 33-year-old Ballon d'Or winner has already rewritten the record books, scoring 91 goals in 125 appearances for his country. As he prepares for his 126th cap, we look back at ten of his most iconic moments in an England shirt.

1. A Dream Debut (2015)

Kane announced himself on the international stage with a goal just 79 seconds after coming on against Lithuania in a Euro 2016 qualifier. The then-21-year-old, in his first season as a Tottenham regular, headed in Raheem Sterling's cross to cap a 4-0 win at Wembley. The BBC match report dubbed him "the man with the Midas touch in front of goal this season."

2. Captain Fantastic at the 2018 World Cup

Wearing the armband at his second major tournament, Kane scored twice against Tunisia in England's opener, including a stoppage-time winner. His first goal came after John Stones' header was saved, and he nodded in the second to secure a 2-1 victory in Volgograd.

3. A Hat-Trick Against Panama (2018)

In England's next match, Kane netted his first international hat-trick in a 6-1 rout of Panama. Two penalties and a deflected effort off Ruben Loftus-Cheek's shot made it a memorable day in Nizhny Novgorod.

4. Golden Boot Glory (2018)

Kane finished the 2018 World Cup as the tournament's top scorer with six goals, becoming the second Englishman after Gary Lineker to win the Golden Boot. His sixth goal, a penalty in the last-16 win over Colombia, helped England reach the quarter-finals, where he also scored in the shootout.

5. Ending the German Hoodoo (2021)

Kane headed in Jack Grealish's cross late on to seal a 2-0 win over Germany at Wembley in the Euro 2020 last 16, England's first knockout victory over their old rivals in 55 years.

6. The Semi-Final Winner (2021)

Kane's extra-time rebound after his penalty was saved by Kasper Schmeichel sent England into their first major final since 1966. The 2-1 win over Denmark at Wembley was one of the biggest goals of his career.

7. Becoming England's All-Time Top Scorer (2023)

Kane surpassed Wayne Rooney's record with his 54th England goal in a 2-1 win over Italy in Naples, England's first away victory against the Azzurri since 1964. He has since extended his tally to 91.

8. Euro 2024 Semi-Final Equaliser

In Dortmund, Kane equalised from the spot against the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final, setting the stage for Ollie Watkins' last-minute winner. It was his second European Championship semi-final goal in as many attempts.

9. A Golden Cap for 100 Caps (2024)

Kane marked his 100th England appearance with a golden cap and golden boots, scoring both goals in a 2-0 win over Finland at Wembley. He smashed in a volley off the underside of the bar and curled in a second.

10. Rescuing England at the 2026 World Cup

With England staring at a last-32 exit against DR Congo, Kane came to the rescue with two goals in the final 15 minutes. He headed in the equaliser before smashing in a brilliant winner on the turn with four minutes left. In the next round, he scored against Mexico and gave a memorable squeaky-voiced interview due to the altitude at the Azteca.