Harry Kane breaks England caps record against Croatia

Harry Kane has broken the record for most England caps after making his 126 appearance in Thursday's match with Croatia.

The England captain and Ballon d'Or winner was named in the starting lineup for the Nations League match.

Peter Shilton's 125 caps were the most of any England international for 36 years until Kane matched it last month.

The goalkeeper was also present at Wembley as Kane's achievement was recognised ahead of kickoff.

Prince William, who is the patron of the Football Association and a keen England fan, presented Kane with a commemorative shirt with 126 on the back.

Shilton earlier presented him with a plaque to mark the occasion.

Kane's recent Ballon d'Or win was also celebrated at Wembley, with the Bayern Munich striker parading his trophy before the match began.

The 33-year-old became the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001 when he was crowned at a lavish ceremony in London last month.

A giant fan banner was unfurled in front of the England fans as the country's greatest goalscorer was recognised.

Kane's former Tottenham teammate Luka Modric, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2018, presented Kane with a gift from the Croatia Football Federation before kickoff to mark his achievements.

England boss Thomas Tuchel wrote in his programme notes: "It's the perfect place to celebrate Harry Kane and his recent achievements.

"There's something quite poetic about the fact that almost a week or so after he was named England's first Ballon d'Or winner for over 25 years, he's now on the cusp of becoming the country's all-time record caps holder. It's so special not just for Harry but for all of us.

"He has had a very special few weeks and the scary thing is, he is getting better and better, and even more influential.

"Winning the Ballon d'Or and becoming the all-time appearance record holder are both huge achievements, and I think it's really important that he gets to celebrate these moments in front of our fans -- because everyone should be proud."

Kane, who is also his country's top scorer with 91 goals, recently signed a new three-year contract with Bayern and could further extend his England cap record on Sunday if he plays against Spain.

Information from PA contributed to this report.