Kane ties Shilton's record as Merino sends Spain into the quarter-finals

Harry Kane scored twice for England in their 3-0 win over Czechia, earning his 125th cap and equalling Peter Shilton's record. In the same group, Spain beat Croatia 2-1 with two goals from Mikel Merino to reach the Nations League quarter-finals.

Scraper SystemOctober 07, 2026, 10:36 AM

Kane ties Shilton's record as Merino sends Spain into the quarter-finals

England captain Harry Kane made his 125th appearance for the national team in their 3-0 Nations League win over Czechia at Wembley, equalling former goalkeeper Peter Shilton's record for the most appearances for England. Kane also scored twice to take his international goal tally to 91.

England took the lead in the 27th minute through an own goal by Czech captain Vladimír Coufal. Kane doubled the advantage in the 40th minute with a pass from Morgan Rogers, before heading in from Lewis Hall's corner in the 57th minute to complete the scoring. England moved to nine points.

Spain advance with a fourth consecutive win

In the group's other match, Spain reached the quarter-finals by beating Croatia 2-1 in Split. Spain fell behind to Ivan Perišić's 17th-minute goal, but Arsenal substitute Mikel Merino equalised in the 61st minute from Dani Olmo's pass and scored the winning goal one minute before the end of normal time. Perišić was sent off in the 79th minute after receiving a second yellow card. Spain lead the group with 12 points.

In the second tier, Switzerland remained top with 12 points after beating North Macedonia 3-0, while Slovenia defeated Scotland 2-1 at Hampden Park.