England Captain Harry Kane on the Verge of Reaching 100 Caps for the Three Lions

Three Lions’ captain Harry Kane is set to make his 100th appearance for England when they take on Finland in their UEFA Nations League match later tonight under the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium.

The 31-year-old striker has been a constant presence in England’s squad over the past decade. From a humble beginning to becoming the top scorer for both England and Tottenham Hotspur, Kane’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring. As Kane leads England against Finland tonight, he’s set to join an elite group of players who have earned 100 caps for the Three Lions—a milestone achieved by just nine others, including legends like David Beckham, Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney, Peter Shilton, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole, Steven Gerrard, and Billy Wright. 

Kane's journey with the national team began in 2015 when he made his debut against Lithuania, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute for then-top scorer Wayne Rooney. Remarkably, it took Kane just 79 seconds to score his first goal in England's colors. Fast forward nine years and 99 caps later, and Kane isn't just a key player—he’s England’s all-time top scorer, with 66 goals, and has collected Golden Boots at both the World Cup and Euros. 

Reaching 100 caps is a landmark achievement, and Kane recently reflected on the honor, saying, “When you look at the list [of players with 100 caps], it is a list of some of our greatest players. I’m sure when I’m retired, I’ll look back on this with immense pride.” But Kane isn’t just looking back; he’s aiming high, with his sights set on becoming England's first centurion goal-scorer. “I’ve done around 15, 16, 17 caps a year whereas a normal year would be 10. The goals were similar. I felt I was on 30 goals and then I went to 50 and then 60. It is definitely there and definitely possible. I feel like I am in a good place, and these are good targets to try to reach. Some people may see them as unrealistic, but I would rather go for something unrealistic and not quite make it rather than be comfortable just saying I will be happy with 70 or 80 goals,” he said with his trademark ambition. 

As Kane steps onto the field tonight, he’ll become the 10th player to reach 100 caps for England, cementing his place among the greats. Peter Shilton still leads the pack with 125 appearances, while Wayne Rooney has the most among outfield players at 120. For current England stars, Kane is setting the pace, but others are closing in, with Kyle Walker (90), Raheem Sterling (82), Jordan Henderson (81), and John Stones (80) all eyeing their own milestones. Kane's journey isn't just about numbers; it's about a relentless pursuit of excellence—and he’s not done yet. 

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