Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterEngland captain Harry Kane became his country's record World Cup goalscorer this summer and ended the competition as the nation's most-capped outfield player.Cap number 121 was the semi-final defeat against Argentina, England's second exit at the same stage in the last three World Cups. Kane scored six times in 2018 and again in 2026 but his age means that there will be widespread speculation about his international retirement.Kane has been in the form of his life with Bayern Munich and there's no suggestion that the end of his time with England is imminent, but 2030 is a long way off. Unsurprisingly, he has already been asked about the centennial World Cup.Harry Kane will be 36 at the end of World Cup 2030The question was asked the question after England's loss in Atlanta and was unequivocal in his commitment to playing and captaining the Three Lions, saying that he will 'never put a limit' on his international career."Playing for England means more to me than anything else," said Kane. You may like Harry Kane breaks long-standing Gary Lineker record for England, as Three Lions rampage Panama How to watch Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Harry Kane set to sign new Bayern contract, ending Barcelona transfer speculation Kane has had a stellar England career, scoring a record 85 goals in his 121 appearances including 14 in World Cup matches.The semi-final against Argentina took him clear of Wayne Rooney's tally of senior caps. Only former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, with 125 caps, has played for England's men's team more. He has 32 more goals than Rooney too.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.When he does retire, Kane will also be celebrated for his exceptional major tournament career. England have reached two World Cup semi-finals, a World Cup final and two European Championship finals since 2018 and Kane captained the team at all of them.He was the joint-highest goalscorer at EURO 2024 and won the Golden Boot at the World Cup in Russia. By most measures one could dream up, he must now be regarded as one of England's best-ever tournament players.The reasons behind England's failure to reach the World Cup final in 2026 will be fiercely debated in the weeks and months ahead but Kane's appetite to lead the team at a home European Championship is beyond question. What to read next JULES BREACH: Harry Kane is the most consistent striker in world football and if England are to win this summer then he will play a huge part Which England players have appeared at the most major tournaments? Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham make England one of the most player-reliant nations in World Cup history Whether that is then extended into a willingness and ability to push on for another two years and take the armband into the World Cup in 2030 is less clear but Kane was knocked out of the World Cup by the relentless magic of a 39-year-old player.England's skipper is not Lionel Messi but the message is clear: If you're good enough, you're young enough.Kane is the type of player who sees international football as a duty and a privilege. It's difficult to see him ever turning down a call-up, which is admirable but also creates a big decision for a future manager.For now, the focus is 2028 and interrogation about what happens beyond that will be brushed off with the same statement of loyalty.TOPICSHarry KaneEnglandArgentinaWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Chris NeeChris is a Warwickshire-based freelance football writer specialising in West Midlands football, the Premier League, the EFL and the J.League. He is the author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Coventry Sphinx.
