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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jonathan Veal

Harry Kane makes Lionel Messi comparison as he targets playing at 2030 World Cup

  • England captain Harry Kane has indicated his ambition to participate in the 2030 World Cup , when he will be 36, citing Lionel Messi's continued high-level performance as inspiration and stating he does not wish to “put a limit” on his career.
  • The Three Lions' World Cup campaign concluded with a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, after conceding two goals in the final 15 minutes of the match.
  • During the tournament, Kane scored six goals, making him England's record World Cup goalscorer, and emphasised that representing the national team is his “pride and joy”.
  • Reflecting on the immediate aftermath of the loss, Kane conveyed the team's profound disappointment, stating everyone was “gutted” and “devastated” by the outcome.
  • England are now set to play a third-place play-off against France in Miami on Saturday, before regrouping in two and a half months to commence their Nations League campaign against World Cup finalists Spain.

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