Tottenham legend Harry Kane drops retirement hint as two-year plan clear

Harry Kane says he has not thought about retiring from England duty and has outlined his plan to represent the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup.

The 31-year-old Bayern Munich forward made his 103rd appearance for England in Sunday’s 5-0 win against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley and marked the occasion by netting his 69th goal for his nation.

But that hasn’t stopped the former Tottenham Hotspur forward from attracting criticism on the international stage of late, with many wondering if his best days in a Three Lions shirt are behind him.

However, Kane has expressed his desire to continue playing for England – and incoming manager Thomas Tuchel – for the next two years at least, admitting he is targeting a place in the German’s squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Speaking to PA about his international future, he said: “I think there’s a perception when you get to your 30s that you’re coming to an end. But for me, I’m performing at the highest level.

“I feel as good as I’ve ever felt, so It’s about taking in the moment. I don’t like to look too far ahead and in my career, I never have. The World Cup is going to be exciting.”

Last March, Kane surpassed Wayne Rooney’s tally of 54 international goals to become England’s all-time top scorer. And since moving to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich five months later, Kane has scored over 60 goals for the Bavarians.