England captain Harry Kane marked his 100th international appearance with a stellar performance, scoring both goals in a 2-0 victory over Finland in the UEFA Nations League at Wembley Stadium on September 10, 2024. The match was a celebration of Kane’s milestone, with the striker receiving a golden cap before kickoff and wearing golden boots for the occasion.Kane’s first goal came in the 57th minute with a powerful shot that went in off the underside of the bar, following a smart pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold. He added a second in the 76th minute, assisted by debutant Noni Madueke. These goals brought Kane’s international tally to 68, further cementing his status as England’s most prolific goalscorer.The victory was England’s second consecutive 2-0 win in the Nations League, putting them at the top of Group B2, tied with Greece on points but behind on goal difference. Kane, who has now scored over 400 goals for clubs and country, expressed his satisfaction with the performance, saying, ‘It was a great day’.In other Nations League news, Germany and the Netherlands played to a thrilling 2-2 draw. The match saw an impressive debut from Deniz Undav, who scored a goal and provided an assist for Germany. German coach Julian Nagelsmann praised the team’s performance, calling it the ‘next step in development’ for a side working to regain its former glory.
Key points
- Harry Kane scored twice in his 100th appearance for England, leading to a 2-0 victory over Finland.
- Kane’s goals were his 67th and 68th for England, further solidifying his status as England’s top goalscorer.
- Noni Madueke made his England debut and provided an assist for Kane’s second goal.
- In another Nations League match, Germany and the Netherlands drew 2-2, with Deniz Undav impressing on his debut for Germany.
