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Kane Targets Statement vs Spain After World Cup Loss

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Harry Kane said England must move on from the 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.
Kane wants a statement performance against Spain at Wembley in the Nations League on Saturday.
Kane backed Declan Rice’s load-management absence because of nerve-pain hamstring issues.
He is four caps shy of Peter Shilton’s 125-cap record and could equal it by end of international window.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, England reached its first World Cup semi-final since 1966, losing to West Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw, while goalkeeper Peter Shilton earned his 125th cap, overtaking Bobby Moore. The 2022 semi-final defeat to Argentina revived the same pressure, and striker Harry Kane now pursues Shilton’s 125-cap record.

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Story summary

Harry Kane said England must move on from the 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.
Kane wants a statement performance against Spain at Wembley in the Nations League on Saturday.
Kane backed Declan Rice’s load-management absence because of nerve-pain hamstring issues.
He is four caps shy of Peter Shilton’s 125-cap record and could equal it by end of international window.

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