Harry Kane will lead England at the 2026 World Cup, and in many ways, he’ll carry a nation’s hopes on his back.
The England captain is already a Three Lions legend and has over 100 appearances for his country.
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Ever since his debut as a 21-year-old, the Bayern Munich forward has consistently delivered for England.
But as of yet, despite two final appearances in the European Championships, no trophy has arrived for Kane and his country.
He will be hoping to end that drought this summer under Thomas Tuchel’s guidance.
Depending on how far England go and as long as he avoids injury, Kane can move up a few places in the appearance makers list.
Harry Kane England caps
Ahead of the World Cup getting underway, Kane is sitting on 112 England appearances.
This puts him fifth on the all-time list.
However, it’s possible that before the World Cup even starts, he could move level with Steven Gerrard.
That is because of two friendlies before England’s opening group game against Croatia.
And as long as he plays the opener as well as those friendlies, Kane would be level with David Beckham on 115.
England are hoping to progress deep into the tournament, so a few more people currently ahead of Kane could be surpassed.
It would very much be a surprise if he didn’t get past Gerrard and Beckham, while Wayne Rooney’s 120 appearances is also within reach as well.
England’s all-time leading appearance maker is Peter Shilton with 125, so barring something dramatic, Kane will almost certainly surpass that at some point.
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England top appearance makers
- Peter Shilton – 125
- Wayne Rooney – 120
- David Beckham – 115
- Steven Gerrard – 114
- Harry Kane – 112
- Bobby Moore – 108
- Ashley Cole – 107
- Sir Bobby Charlton – 106
- Frank Lampard – 106
- Billy Wright – 106
Harry Kane England goals
Kane is already England’s top goalscorer at senior level with an incredible 78 goals.
He is miles ahead of Rooney, who is the next closest with 53.
The Bayern Munich star is only 32 as well, so the century of international goals is absolutely on, and it is on his mind as well.
At the time of getting his 100th cap, he said: “It’s possible, it’s there.
“What is it, 34 goals? It is strange, I have touched on it a bit, 100 caps have come round so quick – especially the last few years playing three major tournaments in such a short space of time.
“In those years I’ve done around 15, 16, 17 caps a year whereas a normal year would be 10.
“The goals were similar. I felt I was on 30 goals and then, bam, I went to 50 and 60. It is definitely there and definitely possible.
“I feel like I am in a good place and these are good targets to try to reach. Some people may see them as unrealistic but I would rather go for something unrealistic and not quite make it rather than be comfortable just saying I will be happy with 70 or 80 goals.”
