Harry Kane in England’s lineup for his 100th international game

The Bayern Munich striker will be the first England player since Wayne Rooney in 2014 to get to 100 caps during the UEFA Nations League game against Finland.

Harry Kane of England looks on during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between Republic of Ireland and England at Aviva Stadium. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Harry Kane is set to start his 100th game for England, becoming only the 10th player in the team’s history to reach that milestone.

Kane was named in England’s starting line-up as captain for its UEFA Nations League game against Finland at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.

The Bayern Munich striker will be the first England player since Wayne Rooney in 2014 to get to 100 caps and, at 31 and still one of world football’s most lethal strikers, is on track to break former goalkeeper Peter Shilton’s record of 125 appearances for the national team.

On the teamsheet and ready to earn his 100th England cap.

🦁 @HKane 👏 pic.twitter.com/WAGZ7QsdRV

— England (@England) September 10, 2024

Kane’s 100 games have included two European Championship finals — one lost to Italy in 2021, the other to Spain this year — and a World Cup semifinal appearance in 2018. That’s the closest England has come to a major trophy since winning the 1966 World Cup.

Kane made his England debut in 2015 against Lithuania under manager Roy Hodgson, and current caretaker manager Lee Carsley is the fourth different coach of his national team career.