Harry Kane has no intention of retiring anytime soon. Now he reveals that he aims to play in the World Cup in just under four years.
England’s captain and Ballon d’Or winner was a guest on talkSPORT Drive, where he was peppered with questions by Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent.
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Kane was in great form before he was due to play his 126th international match for England against Croatia. He recently signed a new contract with Bayern Munich that runs until the summer of 2029. – Kane said that he does not think this will be the last contract of his football career, although he has no intention of breaking the agreement with his current club.
The English legend is very happy in Germany, but when his contract expires, he is unsure what will happen.
However, he is determined to achieve one thing: the 2030 World Cup. At the 2026 World Cup, we saw Lionel Messi, Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo all take part – despite being in their late 30s or early 40s.
And Kane is aiming to participate in the tournament that will be held in Spain, Morocco and Portugal.
“I hope to still be here by then. I would be 35, almost 36, but I think it’s quite young, to be honest,” he says.
“There are examples of players who play well into their 30s at the highest level, and as long as I perform and deserve my place in the team, I’m here.
“If I score 50, 60, 70 goals a season for my club, there’s no reason why I shouldn’t be here to help the national team.
“My biggest dream is to win a big trophy with England. There are many great things I have achieved throughout my career, but there are many more I want to win.
“I think it’s quite realistic that I’ll still be here for the World Cup in four years, but as we know, we have the home European Championship, and that’s where the focus is now.
Premier League return for Kane?
After spending his entire career in England, Kane took the bold step of leaving Tottenham and joining Bayern Munich in a transfer worth £100 million.
It happened in 2023, and although the Champions League has eluded him so far, the transfer has been a huge success. He has won the Ballon d’Or and two Bundesliga titles, and has already scored over 150 goals.
Kane is loved at the club and by the fans, and his family resides in Bayern. When asked about a possible return to the Premier League, his answer was honest:
“I’ll be honest, I’m really not sure.
“When I think back on coming back, it’s not just about the record (top scorer in the Premier League), it’s things I haven’t achieved yet.
“But since I’ve been away, it’s really opened my eyes to the fact that there’s a big world out there, and I think people appreciate my game more.
“So I think it has to be a perfect situation for me to ever come back, and I can’t see where it would be.
Goldstein asked if that meant it was still possible, to which Kane replied, “One day anything is possible.”
At the very end of the interview, Goldstein tried one more question about Kane’s return to the Premier League, and asked if he wanted to return to Tottenham or another top club. That made Kane shake his head before saying:
– All the hard questions at the end before I go. Who knows, I can’t tell you. Time will tell.
Kane starts England’s Nations League match against Croatia on Thursday night – On our live service you can follow all Nations League matches
And before that game, Kane has talked about breaking Peter Shilton’s record. The match will be Kane’s 126th cap, and in a press conference before the game, he said:
“It’s definitely among the biggest (achievements). I think it shows consistency at the highest level. It’s proof of all the dedication and time people don’t see, which keeps me fit and healthy. This is one of the biggest milestones of my career.
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