England’s Capt Kane set for 100th cap against Finland and eyes century of goals target

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England’s Capt Kane set for 100th cap against Finland and eyes century of goals target
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‘The goals were similar. I felt I was on 30 goals and then, bam! I went to 50 and 60. It is definitely there and definitely possible’

England's Harry Kane applauds the fans following the Uefa Nations League Group F match in Dublin against Ireland which the visitors won 0-2. Photograph: Evan Treacy/PAprepared for the milestone of his 100th cap by saying he wants to reach a century of goals for England. The captain, who trained in gold boots before Tuesday night’s Nations League game against Finland, has scored 66 times in 99 appearances and has set the target of hitting another personal achievement.

Kane scored three times at Euro 2024 but he looked off the pace for much of the tournament and was substituted during England’s defeat by Spain in the final. All eyes are on the Bayern Munich striker, and he retains the faith of interim head coach Lee Carsley. Kane, who struggled with a back injury before the Euros, started when England beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in their opening game in Nations League Group B2 last Saturday.

“I definitely live in the real world,” the 50-year-old said. “My house is very grounded. We have the same struggles and challenges that everyone does. I think living with a child with special needs, I am well involved in the reality of fundraising and statements and education and making sure he’s getting equal opportunities.

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