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n” “nDallas, USA. English striker Harry Kane expressed his pride after reaching 115 international caps for the England national team, a figure that ties him with the historic David Beckham, one of the icons who influenced his childhood and sports career.
n” “nKane reached this milestone during England’s victory over Croatia in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a match in which he scored two goals and was one of the standout players for the team led by the Three Lions.
n” “nThe English captain confessed that receiving congratulatory messages from Beckham made the moment even more special.
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“David Beckham was my idol when I was a kid. He was a hero to me. We grew up in the same area, Chingford, and went to the same school. To have the same number of international caps as him is something really mind-blowing,” stated Kane.
n” “nThe attacker also revealed that the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player sent him a voice message before and after the match against Croatia.
n” “n“He sent me a very kind voice note before the match and then wrote to me again to congratulate me on reaching 115 caps for England. He told me he knows how difficult it is to maintain consistency and receive so many call-ups. It was a very special gesture,” he explained.
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Beyond personal achievement, Kane highlighted the connection that the English national team is currently experiencing with its fans during the World Cup and recalled with emotion the moment when players and supporters sang the song “Wonderwall,” by the British band Oasis, together after the victory.
n” “n“It was one of my favorite moments in an England shirt, especially in a major tournament. We feel a very strong emotional connection with the fans and they can see how much this means to us,” he pointed out.
n” “nThe goalscorer assured that hearing thousands of fans singing the popular song in the stadium was an unforgettable experience.
n” “n“Everyone knew the lyrics and it was a really special moment. It was barely our first match of the tournament, but receiving that support gives us a lot of confidence for what’s to come,” he added.
n” “nKane continues to expand his legacy with the English national team and, in the middle of the World Cup, adds a new milestone to a career that already places him among the most important footballers in the history of English football.
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