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UEFA Nations League: Kane starts for England against Czechia on record-breaking night

Harry Kane starts for the fourth time in the season’s first international break as he’s set to match Peter Shilton's record.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 5:44 PM
UEFA Nations League: Kane starts for England against Czechia on record-breaking night
Key Things to Know
  • Harry Kane starts for England against Czechia, earning his 125th cap to match Peter Shilton's all-time record.
  • Manager Thomas Tuchel also named Jarell Quansah and Trent Alexander-Arnold to the England starting lineup.
  • Czechia named Vladimir Coufal captain in the absence of suspended defender Ladislav Krejčí.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Harry Kane was selected in Thomas Tuchel's starting lineup for England to face Czechia at Wembley on Tuesday evening. The selection marks Kane's 125th international cap, matching Peter Shilton's all-time appearance record for the Three Lions. Kane scored in each of England's first three UEFA Nations League fixtures of the campaign.

Tuchel made multiple changes, bringing Trent Alexander-Arnold back to right-back and starting Jarell Quansah alongside Marc Guehi in central defense. For Czechia, Vladimir Coufal captains the side in place of the suspended Ladislav Krejčí as the visitors take on England.

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