Bone broth, sweets ban and acupuncture: Harry Kane’s road to record England cap
Striker to play historic 126th match and that’s far from the only statistic that sets him apart for his country Harry Kane will become the most capped player for England’s men when he features against Croatia at Wembley.
Key points
- Obsessive attention to detail is helping striker to reach new heights – and a 126th international appearance on Thursday It was Harry Kane’s dirty little secret.
- Yet in the context of the grand history of international football, his record total will be relatively low.
- Illustrious players, none of whom lead their country’s appearance standings.
It will be some time next year before England’s captain enters European football’s top 50 players for international caps, never mind the global standings.
Kane will draw level with players including Dani Alves, Eden Hazard and Paolo Maldini on 126 caps.
Additional details
- Yes, it can be revealed, Kane loved to reward himself after a gruelling 90 minutes with a bag of sweets.
- At the beginning of last season, Kane took the decision to cut out the naughty treats.
- Neither do Kevin De Bruyne or Luís Figo, on 127, or Manuel Neuer with 128.
- “I do like a Haribo,” he said with a smile after the Nations League win against Czechia in Prague at the end of September.
- Or was it a consequence of his broader health regime, the scope of which is mind-blowing?
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