Kane makes history – Olise scores in France defeat

Harry Kane became England’s most-capped player on Thursday night. Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, Josip Stanišić and David Santos Daiber were also in action for their national teams on 12 November.

Kane scored the winner in England's 2–1 (1–0) victory over Croatia in what was his 126th international appearance. In the Nations League clash at Wembley Stadium, the Bayern striker overtook previous record holder Peter Shilton to become England’s most-capped player.

Ahead of kick-off, Kane was presented with a number 126 shirt by Prince William and Shilton. The newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner also showed off his trophy, whilst the England fans congratulated their captain with a spectacular tifo. On the pitch, Morgan Rogers got the opener for England in the 24th minute, before Petar Sučić equalised after the break (59’). Kane went on to secure the win with a penalty (64’) - his 92nd goal for the Three Lions. Josip Stanišić started at centre-back for Croatia and played the full 90 minutes.

“It was an incredible reception at the start of the match. But once the game gets underway, it’s all about picking up the three points,” Kane said afterwards. The win meant England secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals ahead of schedule.

Olise scores as France lose to Italy

Michael Olise gave France an early lead in their 3–1 (1–1) defeat to Italy in the UEFA Nations League. The Bayern forward capitalised on a mistake by Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 10th minute to score his fifth goal in his last five Nations League encounters.

Francesco Pio Esposito equalised for the hosts (26'), Davide Frattesi turned the game around after the break (63'), before Esposito wrapped up the win from the penalty spot (75'). Dayot Upamecano also started for France and played the full 90 minutes. The victory saw Italy move to the top of Group A1.

Daiber makes brief appearance for Portugal U20s

David Santos Daiber was in action for the Portugal U20s in the U20 Elite League. The Bayern player came off the bench in the 76th minute of the 1–0 (1–0) defeat to Italy. Emanuele Rao got the decisive goal for the hosts in the 22nd minute.

It was Portugal's third defeat in the current competition. Their next outing is against England on 16 November.

Up next

Kane will lead England against Spain on Sunday 15 November. France host Turkey on the same day. Croatia also play Czechia on 15 November, whilst the Portugal Under-20s take on the England Under-20s on 16 November.