Harry Kane told he's got 'no reason to bow out' after England's 2026 World Cup campaign

Prolific striker Kane is currently captain of his country and continues to rewrite the history books. He is the all-time leading goalscorer for England’s men’s national team, with the target being found on 73 occasions through 107 appearances.

The expectation is that Kane will go on to break Peter Shilton’s cap record, which currently stands at 125. He should get close to that by the time that another major tournament rolls around next summer.

Kane, who has suffered defeat in back-to-back European Championship finals, has broken his trophy curse at club level - as a Bundesliga title winner with Bayern Munich - and is determined to end the Three Lions’ long wait for tangible success.

Pearce - speaking in association with Freebets.com, home of best casino sites - believes a talismanic performer will continue for some time yet, telling GOAL when asked how much international football the 32-year-old frontman has left in him: “He’s got another World Cup in him next summer, then you are looking two years beyond that. He’ll be a 35-year-old.

“He is incredibly professional. His game is not based on blistering speed. I see no reason at all to bow out. I saw Teddy Sheringham wheeling it out late on in his career. Teddy played with his head and I think Harry Kane does as well. I see no problem going forward. The big question mark will be, who’s coming along to dislodge him? At the moment, I’m not seeing anyone that is consistent enough.”

Chelsea new boy Liam Delap is considered to be a natural successor to Kane in England’s No.9 berth, but will need to deliver the goods at Stamford Bridge if he is to earn the right to follow in the footsteps of a modern day great.