Kane says England appearance record a 'testament to dedication'
- No limits - England were leading 1-0 until late in the game but could not score again, with manager Thomas Tuchel criticised for packing the team's defence only for Argentina to score twice late on as Kane was denied a first appearance in a World Cup final.
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.
- 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.
When Kane leads England out at Wembley to earn his 126th cap, he will surpass the previous record held by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton since 1990.
Additional details
- “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?
- He felt sharper; able to sprint more, make a greater number of accelerations.
- Was it down to this latest entry on the list of personal sacrifices?
- But breaking Shilton's longstanding record also matters to Kane, who told a pre-match press conference on Wednesday: "It's definitely up there as the biggest (achievement).
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