Harry Kane one appearance away from England record as he targets major trophies

England captain Harry Kane says his greatest ambition is to win a major international title with his country, declaring that a World Cup or a European Championship — or both — remain his top goals ahead of England’s match against Croatia at Wembley on 12 November 2026.

Record appearance within reach

Kane will make his 126th appearance for England in that game and in doing so will become the country’s outright record appearance holder, surpassing former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who amassed 125 caps and held the mark since 1990.

Speaking about his personal targets and recent form, Kane said: "Winning a major trophy with England is my biggest dream. World or European Championship, and why not both. Individual awards are amazing, but they come as a result of trying to help the team. With Bayern I want to win the Champions League."

He reflected on how lifting his first club trophy with Bayern Munich eased a burden he had felt after long periods without team success. "It was difficult to play well and not win trophies. That made me even hungrier for success and brought me to a level I might not have reached had I won something earlier. After the first trophy with Bayern I felt a huge relief. I managed to relax and play more freely, without that extra pressure."

Kane also described receiving the Ballon d'Or as a "magical moment" and thanked teammates and staff for their support. "I probably underestimated the reaction that would follow if I won it. It was incredible. I'm very grateful for the support from everyone," he said.

On the milestone and his targets for England, Kane added: "That shows consistency at the highest level and represents one of the biggest moments of my career. I don't want to set limits for myself. The next target is to reach 100 goals – I want to get there as soon as possible. I feel great and I hope I'll have many more years to see what I can achieve." Kane has scored 91 goals so far for the England national team.

Photo: press material from the event