Harry Kane honoured at Wembley after setting new England appearance record

Harry Kane was presented with a commemorative shield by Peter Shilton after becoming England’s most-capped player, before displaying his Ballon d’Or to the Wembley crowd ahead of the match against Croatia.

Kane reached 126 international appearances, surpassing the record previously held by former England goalkeeper Shilton. The milestone was marked before kick-off at Wembley, where the Bayern Munich striker was joined on the pitch by his four children.

His England team-mates then followed him out, and Kane raised the Ballon d’Or in front of the supporters. The Croatia match was his first appearance for his country since he won the award last month.

Kane was also congratulated by Prince William, who approached him to shake hands before presenting him with a framed England shirt bearing the words “Kane 126”.

The Prince of Wales later praised Kane’s achievements in a personal message posted on social media following the ceremony in London, describing him as “brilliant and exceptional” while celebrating his Ballon d’Or success.

Kane, England captain, is already the leading scorer in the history of the Three Lions, with 91 goals for his country.

The ceremony also included a presentation from Croatia captain Luka Modric, who gave Kane a distinctive gift in the form of a vintage-style football, according to The Athletic.

Wembley’s stands displayed an impressive card tribute to mark Kane’s 126th international appearance, adding to the celebrations for the striker’s latest record.

The occasion took place during the Nations League – Path One schedule on 15 November 2026. The fixture listing also included Spain and Czechia alongside England and Croatia.