From the Guardian · · 1m 20s
Harry Kane doubles up on landmark night
Kane scores twice as England beat Czechia in Nations League.
In brief
Kane scores twice as England beat Czechia in Nations League. Harry Kane scored twice to help England secure a 3-0 Nations League victory over Czechia on his 125th senior cap. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Kane celebrates 125th cap
Harry Kane doubled England’s lead on his 125th senior appearance, drawing level with Peter Shilton in England’s all-time caps list.
“Harry Kane doubles up on landmark night as England cruise past Czechia”
Kane’s record-equalling cap
Kane moved to 91 goals in 125 appearances, a record-equalling milestone that puts him ahead of Peter Shilton.
“On the occasion of his 125th cap, the one that took him level with Peter Shilton at the top of the all-time England list, he moved to an astonishing 91 goals.”
England’s Nations League form
Under Thomas Tuchel, England have won 15 of 16 matches against teams ranked outside the world’s top 20.
“They have won 15 and drawn one, against Ghana at the World Cup.”
Kane’s assist and goal
Kane provided the assist for England’s first goal, a cross that led to an own goal by Czechia’s Vladimir Coufal.
“Kane’s passing was very good. When he was withdrawn in the 82nd minute, he left to a great ovation.”
England’s 3-0 victory
England won 3-0 against Czechia, with Kane scoring twice and the match taking place at Wembley.
“Kane wanted more. As usual. He got it. As usual.”
Kane’s next milestone
Kane will break the all-time England caps record when England host Croatia in November, with Wembley preferred over Madrid.
“As an aside, he would want to do it at Wembley rather than in Madrid against Spain where England’s next-but-one game will be staged.”
Tuchel’s team dynamics
Tuchel’s England has won 15 of 16 matches against teams ranked outside the world’s top 20, with only one draw.
“Trent Alexander-Arnold was involved in the buildup and he caught the eye, especially when surging up and inside.”
Kane’s impact on match
Kane scored twice in the match, including a header that put England ahead 3-0 at Wembley.
“Harry Kane’s header puts England 3-0 up at Wembley.”
The bottom line
Harry Kane scored twice to help England secure a 3-0 Nations League victory over Czechia on his 125th senior cap.
