Harry Kane does not believe he will hang up his boots and retire from England duty following the United 2026 FIFA World Cup, suggesting he may play on beyond it.
The Three Lions captain is one of the most successful stars in the national team's history, leading them to two European Championship finals and holding the all-time goal record.
But he will be almost 33 when the next World Cup takes place in the United States, Mexico and Canada in just under two years' time, raising questions about how long he has left.
However, speaking at an event at the Peter May Sports Centre in London where he started his career, Kane pushed back on the suggestion he would quit after the tournament.
"I don't think so," he told PA. "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've ever performed.
"[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.
"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 was one of the key figures of Gareth Southgate's revolution which turned England from underachievers into one of the leading international sides in the world.
Defeat in the Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 Finals meant they fell short of a first honour since the 1966 FIFA World Cup, with Kane's performances criticised in the latter tournament.
The Bayern Munich forward, who is still seeking the first trophy of his career, was dropped for Lee Carsley's penultimate game in charge this month, a 3-0 win over Greece.
However, he started Sunday's 5-0 demolition of Ireland at Wembley, scoring the first goal to help the team secure promotion back to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League.
Captain Kane will be reunited with former Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel when he next plays for the international team, with the German due to take the reins in January.
