Published 08:20 IST, November 19th 2024

'When In 30s You’re Coming To An End,': Harry Kane Pictures England Future Post FIFA World Cup 2026

Harry Kane envisions a bright future for England post-FIFA World Cup 2026, aiming to inspire young talent and build on his successful legacy.

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Among England's football's best players, Harry Kane is particularly remarkable. His outstanding goal-scoring ability, sophisticated playmaking abilities, and leership traits have all contributed substantially to national team's success. Kane, with many records and honours, still motivates next generations to uphold his legacy in sport.

Harry Kane makes a huge statement about his future with England National Team

Captain Harry Kane believes 2026 World Cup will not be his last appearance for England.

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re is increasing scrutiny about 31-year-old Kane’s future, even though he extended his all-time England scoring record to 69 goals in 103 appearances as Ireland was beaten 5-0 on Sunday at Wembley Stium.

Bayern Munich striker was surprisingly omitted from 3-0 win against Greece last Thursday.

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A statue and mural of Kane were unveiled on Monday at east London home of his former youth team Ridgeway Rovers. British Press Association asked him if 2026 World Cup is his last shot at glory for England. “I don’t think so,” he said.

“I think re’s a perception when you get to your 30s that you’re coming to an end, but for me I’m performing at highest level I’ve ever performed and feel as good as I’ve ever felt, so it’s about taking in moment.

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“I don’t like to look too far ahe, and in my career I never have.

“ World Cup (in U.S., Mexico and Cana) is going to be exciting. In America it will be an incredible occasion and ultimately it’s about trying to win that, looking at where you are, where to improve and it will be no different in a couple of years.”

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Kane started playing at Ridgeway Rovers at age five, and liked his statue.

“It’s pretty special to be honest, se are things I didn’t think of when I was young. It all began here and it was building blocks of my career. This is a great inspiration for boys and girls who play.”

Asked what it will take for him to have a statue outside Wembley, alongside Bobby Moore, England’s 1966 World Cup-winning captain, Kane said, “I think we need to win a major tournament.

“We’ve come close on a couple of occasions and next step is for me and or boys to win.

“We have a new coach coming in March (Thomas Tuchel). He’ll be great for us, he has vast experience in big competitions, he’ll bring a great energy to team and he’ll put his own stamp and identity on way we play tactically.”

(AP)
 

08:20 IST, November 19th 2024