Harry Kane made history by becoming England's most-capped men's player, making his 126th appearance against Croatia at Wembley. This achievement saw the Bayern Munich striker surpass Peter Shilton's long-standing record. Kane also holds England's national records for most goals (91), major-tournament appearances (36), and goals (21). England head coach Thomas Tuchel lauded Kane's dedication and leadership.

To mark the occasion, Croatia captain Luka Modric presented Kane with a replica of the first football brought to Croatia, celebrating his record and a recent Ballon d'Or win. While Kane has rewritten England's record books, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the all-time most-capped men's international footballer with 234 appearances, a global benchmark Kane still eyes. The UEFA Nations League fixture was significant for the Three Lions.