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England vs Croatia: Kane Scores Winner on Record 126th Cap
By ExFunCity News Desk · 13 Nov 2026
TL;DR — England vs Croatia ended 2-1 as Harry Kane scored on his record 126th cap. England reached the Nations League quarter-finals and face Spain next.
England vs Croatia ended 2-1 to England at Wembley in the early hours of Friday, 13 November 2026, Malaysian time. Harry Kane became England’s most-capped senior men’s player on his 126th appearance, then scored the winning penalty. The result secured England’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final place with one group game remaining. englandfootball.com
Latest Result: Kane Restores England’s Lead
Morgan Rogers put England ahead in the 24th minute, converting from close range after a pass from Jude Bellingham. England took that lead into half-time, but Petar Sučić levelled for Croatia in the 59th minute. Kane restored the hosts’ advantage five minutes later by converting from the penalty spot. skysports.com
Croatia had chances to equalise again. Nikola Vlašić shot narrowly wide, and substitute Ante Budimir headed just over in stoppage time. England held on to take all three points. www.uefa.com
Record Update: 126 Appearances and 92 Goals
Kane entered England vs Croatia level with former goalkeeper Peter Shilton on 125 appearances. Starting at Wembley took him past a mark he had equalled during the previous international window. His penalty was also his 92nd senior international goal. www.englandfootball.com
There was a personal touch to the occasion. Luka Modrić, Kane’s former Tottenham teammate, presented him with a replica of the first football brought to Croatia by English industrialists in 1880, Reuters reported. Kane also told reporters that reaching 100 international goals was his next personal target. reuters.com
Group Standings: England Through, Spain Still Top
The England vs Croatia result took Thomas Tuchel’s side to 12 points from five games in Group A3. Spain stayed three points ahead after beating Czechia 2-0. Both England and Spain have qualified for the quarter-finals, while Croatia can no longer reach the top two. www.uefa.com
Next Fixture: Spain vs England at 3.45am MYT
After England vs Croatia, the Three Lions travel to Madrid for their final group match. Spain vs England is scheduled for 3.45am on Monday, 16 November 2026, Malaysian time, at the Metropolitano Stadium. The European fixture date is Sunday, 15 November. England have already secured their knockout place, but the meeting in Madrid will settle who finishes top of the group. learn.englandfootball.com
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