Harry Kane marked a significant milestone for England on October 6 by equaling Peter Shilton’s record of 125 international appearances while scoring twice in a 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium. With his 90th and 91st goals for England, Kane not only helped secure the win but also reinforced his status as the nation’s all-time leading scorer.

At 33 years old, Kane expressed ambition to challenge Cristiano Ronaldo’s global record of 146 international goals, although he acknowledged the considerable gap remains. "We’ll see how far we can get," Kane said, emphasizing his current good physical condition and willingness to continue contributing to the team for as long as possible.

Since making his England debut in 2015, when he scored within 79 seconds of entering the pitch, Kane has combined natural talent with dedication and self-belief to reach the highest levels of international football. England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Kane’s accomplishments, stating the striker "deserves the stage" and recognition for his achievements.

Kane’s recent form has been impressive at both club and international levels. After leaving Tottenham Hotspur, he set a new record as the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in his 98th league appearance for Bayern Munich, breaking a 49-year-old mark. He is also in contention for the Ballon d’Or award later in October, coming off what he described as his best season yet. Despite his success, Kane said he still sees room for improvement and remains focused on pushing himself further.

Elsewhere in UEFA Nations League Group A3, Spain maintained their unbeaten streak, extending it to 42 matches, with a 2-1 victory over Croatia in Split. World champions Spain secured their place in the quarter-finals thanks to two goals from Mikel Merino. Croatia took an early lead through Ivan Perisic but were ultimately undone following his second yellow card, which reduced his team to ten men in the 79th minute. Merino’s second goal sealed the comeback for Spain, who now top the group with 12 points.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Merino, saying the midfielder has proven his value and deserved a prominent role heading into the World Cup. England remain second in the group with nine points, while Croatia and the Czech Republic occupy third and fourth positions, with three and zero points respectively. England’s strong performance against the Czech Republic, coupled with their earlier 7-0 win over Croatia, nearly secures their quarter-final berth.