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Harry Kane Makes 120th England Appearance, Scripts New Record

England captain Harry Kane made his 120th international appearance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Norway, matching Wayne Rooney's caps record. The Bayern Munich striker is now the most-capped outfield player in England history, surpassing legends like David Beckham and Steven Gerrard. Kane is just five appearances away from equalling Peter Shilton's all-time England caps record of 125. Meanwhile, Jordan Pickford became England's most-capped World Cup player with his 18th appearance in the tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2026: England's Harry Kane scripts history with 120th international appearance

Florida, July 12

England captain and Bayern Munich Harry Kane became the most-capped outfield player in the nation's history after featuring in the Three Lions' FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Norway on Saturday.

The Football Association confirmed the milestone on social media, with Kane making his 120th appearance for England to move level with Wayne Rooney on the country's all-time caps list. Only legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who made 125 appearances, now stands ahead of the striker.

Kane's latest appearance sees him overtake several England greats, including David Beckham (115), Steven Gerrard (114), Bobby Moore (108), Ashley Cole (107), Bobby Charlton (106) and Frank Lampard (106).

The England skipper is now just five appearances away from equalling Shilton's overall England caps record as he continues to add to his remarkable international career.

England are taking on Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, with Kane leading the side in their bid to secure a place in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is set to become the Three Lions' most-capped player in FIFA World Cup history after being named in the starting XI for Saturday's (local time) quarterfinal clash against Norway.

The Football Association announced the milestone on social media, confirming that Pickford will make his 18th World Cup appearance for England, surpassing legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton's record of 17 matches. Harry Kane is next on the list with 17 World Cup appearances, followed by John Stones (16) and Marcus Rashford (15).

England's Playing XI against Norway

Starting XI: Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Noni Madueke, Harry Kane (captain), Anthony Gordon.

Substitutes: Jordan Henderson, James Trafford, Trevoh Chalobah, Dan Burn, Reece James, Djed Spence, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney.

— ANI

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