'I couldn't think of anyone better' - Peter Shilton pays classy tribute to Harry Kane as England captain prepares to break 36-year appearance record against Croatia
England Men Training & Press Conference - Getty Images Sport Legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton has praised England captain Harry Kane as the Bayern Munich striker prepares to break his 36-year men's appearance record against Croatia.
Key points
- Legendary goalkeeper passes historic torch Shilton originally claimed the benchmark with his 109th cap against Denmark in June 1989 to surpass Bobby Moore before reaching 125 appearances at the 1990 World Cup aged 40.
- Conversely, Slaven Bilic's third-placed Croatia have three points following three defeats, including October's 7-0 home loss to the Three Lions, and are battling Czechia to avoid relegation.
- This is one of the biggest milestones in my career." Quarter-final qualification rests on clash Sitting second in Group C with nine points from four games, Thomas Tuchel's side only need a draw on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals.
Really, I couldn't think of anyone better than Harry [to beat it] not only because of his football record but also the type of person that he is.
Additional details
- After debuting in November 1970 aged 21, the two-time European Cup winner missed the 1974 and 1978 finals before making 17 tournament outings across 1982, 1986 and 1990.
- He's been a great professional and has an impeccable CV." Confirming he will attend the match in London, the former shot-stopper added: "I am going.
- The forward will earn his 126th cap in Thursday's Nations League clash at Wembley after drawing level with the icon against Czechia last month.
- Victory would also keep England in contention to overhaul leaders Spain in Madrid on Sunday.
- I don't know if it's due to the pitches being so immaculate and the fitness levels are kept at a very high level.
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