Harry Kane Shines in His 100th Cap as England Defeat Finland 2-0 in Nations League

On September 10, 2024, England defeated Finland 2-0 in a UEFA Nations League Group B2 match held at Wembley Stadium. The spotlight was on England captain Harry Kane, who marked his 100th international appearance with a brace, making the night unforgettable for both him and England fans.

In the first half, England dominated possession and created several chances, but Finland’s goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky made some key saves, particularly denying Kane. Kane had a headed goal disallowed for offside, but in the 57th minute, he finally broke the deadlock. After receiving a pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kane fired a powerful shot into the net, putting England 1-0 up​.

Finland played defensively solid throughout the match, making life difficult for the English attack. However, Kane scored his second goal in the 76th minute, slotting home after a well-placed pass from Noni Madueke, sealing a comfortable 2-0 victory for England​.

This win marked England’s second consecutive victory under interim manager Lee Carsley and moved them to second place in their group in the Nations League. The match also began with a tribute to former England coach Sven-Göran Eriksson. Kane's performance was widely praised, and he expressed his pride at reaching 100 caps and scoring in such a significant match​.

England continued their historical dominance over Finland, having now won 10 out of their 12 meetings​.

After the match, Kane commented, "It was a fantastic night, and to mark my 100th cap with two goals was incredible. Playing 100 matches for the national team is a huge honor, and to do it while contributing to a win feels perfect."