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Kane scores twice in 100th appearance for England

2024-09-11 HKT 08:12
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  • Kane celebrates after scoring in England's Uefa Nations League match against Finland. Photo: Reuters
    Kane celebrates after scoring in England's Uefa Nations League match against Finland. Photo: Reuters
Harry Kane celebrated his 100th England cap in memorable style as the striker's superb double sealed a 2-0 win against Finland in the Uefa Nations League on Tuesday.

England captain Kane struck with a pair of eye-catching finishes in the second half at Wembley to mark the latest landmark in his remarkable career.

The 31-year-old is the 10th man to reach a century of England appearances, joining the likes of David Beckham and Bobby Moore in the exclusive club.

Goalkeeper Peter Shilton holds England's caps record with 125 appearances, while Wayne Rooney is the country's most capped outfield player on 120, and it would be little surprise if Kane passed both of them.

He is only the third England player to score on their 100th appearance, after Rooney against Slovenia in 2014 and Bobby Charlton against Northern Ireland in 1970.

Kane became England's record scorer in March 2023 and the Bayern Munich striker now has 68 goals for his country.

"His finishing is very good, even in training," England interim boss Lee Carsley said. "It's not a surprise when he scores goals as his habits are so good."

While Kane took the spotlight, it was also another encouraging game for Carsley, who oversaw a 2-0 victory against Ireland in his first game in charge on Saturday.

Carsley is the first England manager to win his first two competitive games since Fabio Capello in 2008. (AFP)

Kane scores twice in 100th appearance for England