Frank Christian
Harry Kane has shared his thoughts on his future as England’s captain as the qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins to take shape.
The Three Lions concluded 2024 with a decisive 5-0 victory against the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League at Wembley Stadium on November 17.
This victory elevated England back to League A and eliminated the risk of a playoff in March.
Thomas Tuchel, who previously managed Kane at Bayern Munich, will now lead the team, with World Cup qualifying matches commencing in March.
The Football Association’s choice to appoint Tuchel has sparked debate, but Kane has supported this move as a positive step towards ending England’s long wait for a major international title, which has lasted 58 years.
Kane converted a penalty kick during the match, marking his 69th goal in 103 international appearances.
With this goal, Kane is now 16 goals ahead of Wayne Rooney as the leading scorer for England and ranks 10th in appearances.
As he approaches Paul Shilton’s record of 125 caps, Kane is poised to claim the top spot in both scoring and appearances before the World Cup, and he hints that he may not stop there.
“I don’t think the 2026 World Cup will be my last tournament,” Kane stated, according to PA, via BBC Sport.
“There seems to be a belief that reaching your 30s means the end is near, but I feel I am performing at my best and feeling great, so I want to enjoy the moment.
“I avoid thinking too far ahead in my career; the 2026 World Cup is going to be a thrilling experience.
Playing in America will be fantastic, and my goal is to win, focusing on where I can improve along the way, which won’t change in a couple of years.”
Kane will turn 33 just a week after the 2026 final in New Jersey and may choose to continue playing into UEFA Euro 2028, which will take place in the UK and Ireland.
