Harry Kane Set for Record 126th England Cap Amid Tuchel Warning
Harry Kane is set to win his record 126th cap for England against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. Manager Thomas Tuchel revealed Kane's frustration with players skipping international duty.
England captain Harry Kane is set to make his historic 126th appearance for the national team on Thursday evening at Wembley, facing Croatia in the UEFA Nations League to become the most-capped outfield player in the history of the Three Lions. Ahead of the milestone, England manager Thomas Tuchel revealed that the star striker holds a fierce intolerance for players who opt out of international duty.
Speaking to the press, Tuchel disclosed that Kane has strongly raised the issue behind the scenes, expressing frustration over teammates who skip national team camps when their availability is marginal.
Tuchel: Kane Would Never Skip a Call-Up
"He is always here, and he does not like it when players decide not to come to the camp in 50-50 situations," Tuchel remarked. The manager emphasized that representing the country is a matter of immense pride for the record-breaking forward, adding: "He would never turn down a call-up. Never."
Tuchel aims to foster intense competition within the squad so that any player thinking of skipping a gathering risks losing their starting spot. The comments follow recent discussions in the British press regarding players like Cole Palmer, who withdrew from international matches in September due to workload management.
Chasing 100 Goals and the 2028 Euros
Kane, who already holds England's all-time scoring record with 91 goals, stated his ambition to reach the coveted 100-goal milestone as quickly as possible. Mentioning teammates Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, who have already surpassed 60 caps, the captain smiled as he noted his intention to set a towering benchmark for the younger generation.
Looking further ahead toward the home European Championship in 2028, Kane projects he could reach 140 appearances, putting the milestone of 150 well within his sights. "My biggest fear is finishing my career and thinking I could have done just a little bit more," Kane concluded.
