Only a select few get the opportunity to represent their country, meaning that even a solitary outing at international level should be considered a remarkable achievement
Legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton has praised England captain Harry Kane as the Bayern Munich striker prepares to break his 36-year men's appearance record against Croatia. The forward will earn his 126th cap in Thursday's Nations League clash at Wembley after drawing level with the icon against Czechia last month.
Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap has opened up on the frustration and anger he experienced during his difficult spell at Chelsea before completing a £50 million summer move to the City Ground. Having rediscovered his goalscoring touch in the East Midlands, the 23-year-old forward is now determined to earn a maiden senior England call-up.
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane has refused to close the door on returning to Tottenham Hotspur or a rival Premier League side after recently extending his Bayern Munich contract. Alongside addressing his domestic future, the England captain has set his sights on leading his country at the 2030 World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel has made it clear he will not be going anywhere before Euro 2028, revealing he did not insert a release clause when he extended his England contract this year. The former Chelsea boss admitted he misses the daily grind of club football, but insisted there is "unfinished business" with his country and even left the door open to staying on beyond the tournament.