S Poddar
Harry Kane is gunning for a milestone as he will receive his 100th cap against Finland at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. The England captain will be the first centurion for the Three Lions since Wayne Rooney six years ago, back in 2014. The Tottenham talisman will be given a special presentation ahead of kick-off; one that will include the awarding of a gold cap in a pre-match ceremony.
The captain of England, Harry Kane, has been pivotal and will lead his charges into the battle for this landmark fixture. Since coming into the Three Lions setup when he made his debut in a 4-0 victory over Lithuania back on March 27, 2015, Kane has been a cornerstone in the setup. Coming on as a second-half substitute, he needed just 79 seconds to find the net in that debut match.
To date, Kane is England’s all-time leading scorer with 66 goals in 99 appearances. He has further contributed to starting 86 matches for the team and captaining the side 72 times-all consistent features that have led to the recent successes of England on the international stage.
His meeting with Finland will be the 45th different opponent Kane has faced in his international career. He has amassed landmarks galore over nine-and-a-half years and has become a beacon of dependability and quality for this England team.
As this milestone approaches, the records of Kane undergird his importance to the team and commitment toward international representation for England. Of course, the match against Finland will be a celebration not only of his personal feats but of his lasting impact on English football.
