Kane surpasses Rooney in the list of English greats

Harry Kane achieved a new milestone in his international career, becoming England's most-capped outfield player during the 2026 World Cup semi-final against Argentina. The Three Lions captain reached his 121st international appearance, surpassing the record previously held by retired star Wayne Rooney, who played 120 matches for England. This achievement reflects Kane's exceptional career, establishing him as one of the most prominent English footballers of the last decade. He has led his country in numerous major tournaments and continued to break records for both appearances and goals. Despite this historic milestone, Kane still holds second place on the list of England's most-capped players of all time, with legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton leading the way with 125 international caps. This means the England captain is now just four appearances away from equaling Shilton's record, with a real chance of breaking it in the near future. Kane hopes to crown this individual achievement by leading England to the 2026 World Cup final, ending a six-decade wait to compete for the world title, and adding a collective achievement to his impressive record with his national team.