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Harry Kane Will Set Rare England Milestone When He Starts Against Finland

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Published09 Sep 2024

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Harry Kane

England captain Harry Kane will reach a prestigious milestone when he leads the Three Lions out at Wembley against Finland on September 10. 

The Bayern Munich striker will become just the tenth player to win 100 caps. He will be the first to do so since Wayne Rooney achieved the feat in 2018.

Kane’s entry into the exclusive club has been nine-and-a-half-years in the making. Under Roy Hodgson, Kane was given his first outing against Lithuania in March 2015.

On that night at Wembley, the then 21-year-old scored with his very first touch. Most notably, Kane had only been on the pitch for 80 seconds.

The 31-year-old is one of 12 current England stars who has a higher individual market value than the entire Finland squad. He is currently priced at £84.2m on Transfermarkt.

Harry Kane Stats

The latest Harry Kane stats highlight just how invaluable he has been for England over the years. No Lion or Lioness has scored more international goals than Kane’s total of 66.

He is also the only Three Lions star to win both the FIFA World Cup and European Championship Golden Boot award. Doing so in 2018 and 2024 respectively.

Furthermore, he has also been named as ‘England Player of the Year’ on two separate occasions. In training this week, Kane has been spotted wearing golden boots to mark his 100th cap.

This is because Kane will be presented with a gold cap prior to the clash on September 10 against Finland at Wembley. A goal will make the occasion all the more fitting.

With that said, the best betting football sites in the UK price Kane at 12/5 to score first. He can be backed at a tempting 11/1 to go on and score a hat-trick.

England Players To Reach 100 Caps

Ahead of Harry Kane’s entry into the 100 club, some of England’s finest have achieved the three-figure milestone at international level.

The likes of the ‘Golden Generation’ from the mid 2000s are well represented. In fact, exactly half of the list include players who were part of the 2006 World Cup squad.

Staying on the topic of the greatest international football tournament, there are two players who feature from England’s greatest ever achievement in 1966.

Another is a legendary defender who became the first Three Lions player to reach 100 caps. Furthermore, he was the first player to achieve it across the world.

Lastly, is a goalkeeper whose career at international level spanned two decades. He is the most capped player in England’s entire history. A record of which Kane will likely want all for himself.

Scroll down to take a look at England’s 10 centurions.

  • Harry Kane – CF – (2015-present) – *100 caps
  • Billy Wright – CB – (1946-1959) – 105 caps
  • Bobby Charlton – AM – (1958-1970) – 106 caps
  • Frank Lampard – CM – (1999-2014) – 106 caps
  • Ashley Cole – LB – (2001-2014) – 107 caps
  • Bobby Moore – CB – (1962-1973) – 108 caps
  • Steven Gerrard – CM – (2000-2014) – 114 caps
  • David Beckham – RM – (1996-2009) – 115 caps
  • Wayne Rooney – CF – (2003-2018) – 120 caps
  • Peter Shilton – GK – (1970-1990) – 125 caps