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Leader, role model, extraordinary - how Kane's 'fairytale' came true

Leader, role model, extraordinary - how Kane's 'fairytale' came true
Image caption, Harry Kane has appeared 36 times for England at major tournaments (World Cup/Euros) - more than anyone else

"It's great when fairytales come true," England boss Roy Hodgson said after 21-year-old Tottenham striker Harry Kane scored 79 seconds into his international debut back in 2015.

"Let's hope it's the start of a good and long England career for him."

Eleven years on, Kane will make his 126th appearance for his country and become the most-capped men's player in Three Lions history when England play Croatia in the Nations League at Wembley on Thursday (19:45 GMT).

Peter Shilton, who served England as a goalkeeper, won 125 caps between 1970 and 1990.

"It's not about me - it's about the team," said Kane, scorer of 91 goals in 125 appearances for his country, about his landmark moment.

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