Kane, who turned 30 in July, not only wants to be a part of England’s push for Euros triumph in 2028, but he also wants to be playing as he approaches 40.
When asked about Cristiano Ronaldo, 38, Lionel Messi, 36, and Robert Lewandowski, 35, who are still playing today, the Bayern Munich star stated, “The perception in football is that you hit 30 and people think that’s the end.”
“However, the way I see it, I almost have the second half of my career ahead of me.”
“I played in the Spurs first team from the age of 20 or 21, so I’ve had nine or ten years at the highest level, and I’m hoping for another eight or nine years.”
“Everything is dependent. You see some gamers who wish to shake things up or take on a new challenge.
“But for the time being, I want to keep playing.” You can play for longer periods of time thanks to rehabilitation, sports science, and the way the game has evolved.
“Take a look at all of the players you mentioned. That gives me hope and indicates that it is possible to perform into your late 30s, which is what I intend to do.”
Kane, who has 59 goals in 86 Lions appearances, is targeting a home friendly against Australia on Friday, followed by a Euros qualifier against Italy at Wembley on Tuesday.
Worryingly for defenders in Europe and the Bundesliga, Kane believes he hasn’t even reached his best.
“There is definitely room for improvement,” he remarked. I’ve reached a point in the last year or so when everything is coming together.
“Having the experience, knowing your body, knowing how you want to play, and playing in high-pressure situations.”
“When you look at a lot of the top-level players — Ronaldo, Messi, Lewandowski, Zlatan Ibrahimovic — they almost get better as they get older.”
