Harry Kane says it is too early to write off his international future, and he has a very specific reason for thinking that way: Lionel Messi is still playing at a high level well into his late 30s.
Kane, England’s captain and record scorer, cited Messi’s enduring brilliance as evidence that elite athletes should not set arbitrary limits on their careers. The comment came as Kane reflected on whether the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be his last, and his answer was essentially: ask me later.
The Messi argument
Kane scored for England in their opening 2026 World Cup match. He pointed to Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland as benchmarks.
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