Harry Kane marked his 100th appearance for England with a memorable performance, scoring two goals and leading the Three Lions to a 2-0 victory over Finland in the UEFA Nations League at Wembley Stadium. The England captain, presented with a golden cap before kick-off and sporting special gold boots, lived up to the occasion with a clinical display of his finishing prowess.
Kane’s first goal came in the 57th minute with a trademark powerful strike from 15 yards out, leaving the Finnish goalkeeper no chance. He doubled England’s lead in the 76th minute with a close-range finish, assisted by Noni Madueke. These goals were Kane’s 67th and 68th for England, further solidifying his status as the country’s all-time leading scorer.
The win marked a successful home debut for interim England coach Lee Carsley, who took charge following Gareth Southgate’s departure after the Euro 2024 final. England now has six points from two games in Group 2 of League B, level with Greece, who also secured a 2-0 victory against Ireland.
In other Nations League matches, the Netherlands drew 2-2 with Germany, with Denzel Dumfries scoring a crucial equalizer. However, Manchester City defender Nathan Ake suffered a potential muscle injury, raising concerns for his club ahead of crucial fixtures. The Czech Republic defeated Ukraine 3-2, while Georgia edged past Albania 1-0. Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina played out a goalless draw in the other top-tier game.
Overall, it was a night of celebration for Harry Kane and England, with the captain’s milestone marked by a clinical performance and a crucial victory. The team will now look to build on this momentum as they continue their Nations League campaign.
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