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Harry Kane scored twice and assisted once as England defeated Czech Republic 3-0 at Wembley, equaling Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps. The victory secures England's place in the Nations League quarter-finals.
Harry Kane equaled Peter Shilton’s record of 125 England caps by scoring twice in a 3-0 victory over Czechia in the UEFA Nations League. The Bayern Munich striker, who began his career as a child goalkeeper, has scored 91 goals in 125 appearances. England secured a likely quarter-final spot after winning their fourth consecutive match in the international break, despite a 3-2 loss to Spain earlier in the cycle.
England defeated Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, securing second place in their Nations League group. Jude Bellingham was rated the best player, while Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice. Manager Thomas Tuchel praised the team's complete performance and clinical finishing.
England delivered a dominant away performance, defeating Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, while Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Morgan Rogers also found the net. The victory secures England's position at the top of Group A3 and sets up a record-equalling appearance for Kane against Czechia.
England defeated Czechia 2-0 in a UEFA Nations League match in Prague, with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. The match was defined by a red card for Czechia's Pavel Sulc in the 23rd minute, which shifted the momentum. Manager Thomas Tuchel made notable selection choices, including starting Jude Bellingham as a substitute. While England struggled to break down a deep defensive line in the first half, they capitalized on numerical superiority in the second half. The victory sets up England's next fixture against Croatia.
Spain defeated England 3-2 in a UEFA Nations League match at Wembley on September 26, 2026, extending their unbeaten streak to 39 games. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain after a defensive error by Marc Guehi, but England took the lead through goals by Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. Spain equalized via Alex Baena after Kane missed a penalty, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winner. Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella was involved in both England goals and faced two disallowed penalty appeals.
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain in a 3-2 victory over England at Wembley, with the Barcelona star crediting manager Luis de la Fuente’s high-press tactics. England briefly led through Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane but lost control after Kane missed a penalty, allowing Spain to capitalize on defensive errors. Spain will next face Croatia in Seville.
England lost 3-2 to world champions Spain in a high-intensity Nations League match at Wembley. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring early after a defensive error, but Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane put England ahead before halftime. Spain equalized through Alex Baena after Kane missed a penalty, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winner. Manager Thomas Tuchel praised the team's effort but acknowledged costly mistakes, while players noted that England played at a high level but failed to convert key opportunities.
Harry Kane has indicated he is seriously considering a future career as an NFL kicker, potentially alongside a stint in Major League Soccer. The 33-year-old England captain, currently at Bayern Munich, believes his penalty-taking skills translate well to place-kicking. He views this transition as more realistic than professional golf, though he emphasizes that any move to the US is several years away. Kane is currently negotiating a new contract with Bayern, with an announcement expected soon.
Harry Kane has expressed interest in potentially playing in Major League Soccer and kicking for the NFL simultaneously later in his career. The England captain, currently 33, stated that while he is close to signing a new contract with Bayern Munich, he views the NFL as a more realistic post-soccer option than professional golf. He believes the non-overlapping seasons of MLS and the NFL could allow him to pursue both sports, though he acknowledges the logistical and physical challenges involved.
Michael Olise spearheaded Bayern Munich’s 7-0 win over Union Berlin, with Alphonso Davies delivering a standout all-round display at left-back (two assists) as Jamal Musiala opened the scoring and Harry Kane added a brace. Tom Bischof and Ismael Saibari finished the rout after subs, while Union Berlin suffered their worst defeat ever. The performance underscored Olise’s growing dominance and Davies’s continued revival at the top level.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist features 30 players with England’s Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Declan Rice (Arsenal) leading the charge among nominees. Lionel Messi is also on the list for a ninth Ballon d'Or, alongside other stars like Mbappé, Vinícius Jr, Dembele and Lamine Yamal. The prize, marking the 70th anniversary of France Football’s award, will be presented at a London ceremony on 26 October. The list highlights a wide mix of players across clubs and nations as the race heats up.
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany explained his decision to start the Schalke match without Kane and Olise, saying they had only just returned from vacation and were not in full workload condition after the Osnabrück game; Kane and Olise were introduced around the 60th minute and helped change the attack, but the late rotation contributed to a 0-0 draw and raised questions about squad management early in the season with Pokal prioritization noted.
Bayern Munich shrugged off an early goal by VfL Osnabrück to win 4-1 in the DFB-Pokal, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Tom Bischof adding a second before halftime, and Michael Olise delivering a standout display as Man of the Match. Osnabrück's Robin Meißner opened the scoring, but Bayern’s quality sealed the result.
Bayern Munich beat VfL Osnabrück 4-1 in the DFB-Pokal, with Harry Kane opening the scoring in the 18th minute, Tom Bischof adding a second soon after, Michael Olise making it 3-1, and Kane sealing the win with a late penalty. Osnabrück briefly led early due to a defensive lapse, but Bayern controlled the game with limited rotation and a mix of veteran and young players, setting up a clash with Schalke 04 next.