Harry Kane set a new record as England’s all-time leading goalscorer during their UEFA Nations League match against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday evening. Kane scored twice in a 3-0 victory, bringing his international tally to 91 goals and equaling Peter Shilton’s record for the most England men’s appearances with 125 caps.

The match marked a notable occasion for Kane, who opened the scoring in the 27th minute after capitalizing on a pass from Morgan Rogers. Earlier, Kane’s movement and pressure led to an own goal by Czech defender Vladimir Coufal, giving England an early advantage. In the 57th minute, Kane doubled the lead with a well-placed header at the same end of the stadium where he scored in his England debut in 2015. His style closely mirrored that initial goal, seen as a symbolic milestone in his career.

Kane’s second goal came following a corner curled in by Lewis Hall, where Kane rose above Jiri Slama to direct the ball past goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. The striker left the pitch in the 82nd minute to a standing ovation, warmly embraced by manager Thomas Tuchel. Jude Bellingham, who was named England player of the year prior to kick-off, paid tribute to Kane, describing him as “the greatest player who has ever played for England” and “a great human being.”

England fielded a reshuffled lineup due to the rests for Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka. The squad included Eberechi Eze and Morgan Rogers operating as wide players, Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield, Jarell Quansah at centre back, and Trent Alexander-Arnold making his first competitive home start in over two years. Alexander-Arnold’s early contributions featured both positive moments, such as a dangerous free kick saved by Hornicek, and costly errors in possession.

Despite some imbalance and a slower start caused by the lineup changes, Kane remained the focal point of England’s attack and defensive pressing, often dropping deep to initiate plays. The team’s overall performance did not quite reach the fluidity displayed in their recent 7-0 victory over Croatia, but they managed to break down the Czech defence and secure a comfortable win.

After Kane’s exit, England maintained control and finished with a 3-0 scoreline. The victory keeps England in second place in Group A3 of the Nations League, trailing group leaders Spain by three points. England has nine points from four matches, having won three and lost one. The team will next face Croatia at home on November 12, followed by a decisive away fixture at Spain on November 15.