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• Kane targeting 100 England goals ahead of landmark appearance

  Ahead of his 100th appearance for England, Harry Kane is next targeting 100 goals for his country.

  The Three Lions captain is set to make his landmark appearance against Finland at Wembley on Tuesday, becoming the 10th player to reach the milestone, and the first since Wayne Rooney in November 2014.

  Kane is England's record goalscorer, netting 66 goals in his 99 appearances so far, and has 17 assists for the national team.

  He scored three times for England at Euro 2024, sharing the Golden Boot with five other players, with his last goal coming from the penalty spot against the Netherlands in the semi-final.

  Kane started their Nations League opener against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, a match they won 2-0, though the striker failed to hit the net despite having the most shots (four) and touches in the opposition box (nine).

  Kane, who averages a goal every 117 minutes for England, has now set himself the target of 100 goals, shrugging off a suggestion that it is too ambitious.

  "It's possible, it's there," Kane said. "What is it, 34 goals?

  "It is strange, I have touched on it a bit, 100 caps have come round so quick – especially the last few years, playing three major tournaments in such a short space of time. In those years I've done around 15, 16, 17 caps a year, whereas a normal year would be 10.

  "The goals were similar. I felt I was on 30 goals and then, bam, I went to 50 and 60. It is definitely there and definitely possible. I feel like I am in a good place, and these are good targets to try to reach.

  "Some people may see them as unrealistic, but I would rather go for something unrealistic and not quite make it, rather than be comfortable just saying I will be happy with 70 or 80 goals."

  Kane is set to be awarded a golden cap ahead of kick-off on his landmark appearance.

• Carsley: Only the best should be considered for England role

  Lee Carsley said he understands his role as interim England head coach for the next three camps, insisting the best person should get the job on a full-time basis.

  Carsley kickstarted his Three Lions tenure with a comfortable 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland last weekend, with Declan Rice and Jack Grealish on the scoresheet.

  England continue their Nations League campaign on Tuesday against Finland at Wembley, an occasion they will be looking to mark with a win on Harry Kane's 100th international appearance.

  Carsley could also become the first manager since Fabio Capello in 2008 to win his first two competitive games in charge. 

  The only managers to win their first two England games at the helm without conceding a goal are Steve McClaren (2006), Ron Greenwood (1977) and Joe Mercer (1974).

  Despite his impressive start, Carsley said he was not thinking about taking on the job permanently just yet.

  "I feel like we are a step closer as a team. I try not to think about it too much. The best person should get the job," Carsley said.

  "I know my role for the next three camps, and I am comfortable with that."

  Carsley also explained his role for the next three camps, saying his full focus remained on the team.

  "I think it's quite clear I am doing the three camps," Carsley added.

  "I'm really happy with that, if it changes also I'm happy with that. I'm very privileged in the position I'm in, in terms of the Under-21s. I have enjoyed it so far.

  "The important thing is the team as opposed to the coaches - they should be the ones in the spotlight and getting the attention."

  England's next appointment will be a crucial one, having improved their recent tournament results by reaching the final of the last two European Championships under Gareth Southgate. 

  Carsley's relationship with the Under-21 team was a pivotal factor in replacing Southgate, having led the side to Euro Under-21 Championship glory last year.

  However, the likes of Graham Potter, Eddie Howe and Pep Guardiola have all been linked with the permanent role as the Three Lions look to end their wait for an international honour.

  And after England supporters got a glimpse of Carsley's style of play at the Aviva Stadium last weekend, the former Republic of Ireland midfielder is aiming to continue that same attacking tempo on his Wembley debut.

  "It's important that we are exciting to watch," Carsley said.

  "I think when fans come and watch England play at home, they expect attacking football, they expect chances to be created and to play with a tempo."

• Kane at the peak of his powers as he takes inspiration from Ronaldo's 900th goal

  Harry Kane feels at his peak ahead of his landmark England appearance on Tuesday, taking inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo's latest goal-scoring achievement.

  Kane is set to make his 100th England appearance at Wembley in their Nations League fixture with Finland, becoming only the 10th player to reach that milestone. 

  His landmark appearance will see him awarded with a golden cap ahead of kick-off, the first player to receive one since Wayne Rooney did so in November 2014.

  The Bayern Munich striker has made 86 starts for the Three Lions and has 83 goal involvements (66 goals - an England record - and 17 assists) to his name.

  He averages a goal every 117 minutes, having 3.5 shots and 1.6 shots on target per 90, creating an average of 1.1 chances per 90.

  Since his international debut in 2015, Kane has won 61 of his matches for England, giving him a 61.6% win ratio while also captaining the side to two major tournament finals.

  At 31-years-old, many believe his time on the international stage may come to an end soon, but Kane has taken inspiration from Ronaldo, who, at 39-years-old, netted his 900th career goal against Croatia last week.

  "I feel in really good shape, both physically and mentally, at a peak in my career," Kane said.

  "Watching other players, [Cristiano] Ronaldo scoring his 901st goal, seeing him compete at 39 years old inspires me to play for as long as possible.

  "I love this game, I love representing England - more than anything and I don’t want it to end any time soon.

  "For me, personally, now it’s about continuing to improve and being consistent both in an England shirt and at club level.

  "I’m hungry for more. I’m determined to keep pushing the boundaries."

  81 of Kane's 99 caps came under former England head coach Gareth Southgate, with the others coming under Roy Hodgson, Sam Allardyce, and most recently, Lee Carsley. 

  Carsley got his reign as the Three Lions' interim boss with an impressive 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, with goals coming from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish. 

  Kane managed the most shots (four) and touches in the opposition box (nine) at the Aviva Stadium and is enjoying life under the 50-year-old.

  "It has been really good. A new energy into the place especially after the disappointing end to the summer," Kane said.

  "It has been great to work with the boss so far. He's brought his ideas, how he wants us to play. I think the lads have enjoyed it.

  "We've got a good mixture of youth and experience in the team. You're seeing the excited faces of some of the new players."