Harry Kane breaks caps record as England reach Nations League knockouts

What the report says

England secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals after beating Croatia 2-1 at Wembley on Thursday, according to Al Jazeera. The result moved England into second place in Group A3 behind Spain, which was enough to guarantee a spot in the competition’s last eight in March. The match also marked a milestone for Harry Kane, who won his record 126th England cap and scored from the penalty spot to help decide the game.

Al Jazeera reported that Morgan Rogers gave England the lead in the first half before Croatia equalized after an England defensive mistake. Kane then restored the home side’s advantage from the spot following a VAR review. The outlet said England controlled much of the match but had to withstand late pressure, with Croatia still creating chances after going behind again.

The article placed the result in the wider context of England’s group campaign, noting that Thomas Tuchel’s team had previously lost to Spain in their Nations League opener and will face the European champions again in Madrid on Sunday. England’s win over Croatia also followed a heavy victory in the reverse fixture last month, underlining the team’s strong position as the group stage nears its end.