Harry Kane confirms 2030 World Cup plans and doesn’t rule out future Premier League return

Harry Kane hasn’t got retirement on his mind as he revealed his intention to play at the next World Cup in just under four years time. The England captain and Ballon d’Or winner joined talkSPORT Drive for an exclusive interview, and he was asked a variety of questions by Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent in a brilliant, wide-ranging chat. He recently put pen to paper on a new contract with Bayern Munich that lasts until the summer of 2029 . Kane said he doesn’t believe this will be the final contract of his football career, although he doesn’t have any intention of cutting short his agreement with his current club. The England legend is very happy in Germany, but once that deal expires, he’s not sure what will happen. One thing he is determined to make happen is the 2030 World Cup. We saw in the 2026 World Cup that Lionel Messi , Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo all took part despite being in their late 30s or early 40s. And Kane is targeting involvement in the tournament that is set to be hosted in Spain, Morocco and Portugal , saying: “I hope to still be around by then. I’d be 35 nearly 36, but I think that is pretty young, to be honest. “There are examples of players playing well into their 30s at the highest level, and as long as I am performing and I deserve my place in the team, then I’ll be here. “If I am scoring 50, 60, 70 goals a season for my club, there is no reason why I won’t be here to help the national team. “My biggest dream is to win a major trophy with England. There are some great things I have achieved throughout my career, but there are many more that I want to win. “I think it is fairly realistic that I’ll still be here for the World Cup in four years, but as we know, we have the home Euros, and that is where the focus lies.” Premier League return for Kane? After spending his entire career in England, Kane took the bold plunge to abandon Tottenham and join Bayern Munich in a £100m deal. That happened in 2023, and though the Champions League has evaded him thus far, the move has been a huge success. He has won the Ballon d’Or and two Bundesliga titles and has scored over 150 goals already. Kane is loved at the club and by their fans, while his family are settled in Bavaria. When asked about a potential Premier League return, he said: “I’ll be honest, I am really not sure. “When I think back coming back, it isn’t just about the record (top goalscorer in the Premier League), there are things I haven’t achieved yet. “But since I’ve been away, it has really opened my eyes that there is a big old world out there, and I think people are appreciating my game more. “So, I think it would have to be a perfect situation for me to ever come back, and I can’t see where that would be.” Goldstein pressed if that meant it was still possible, he said: “One day, anything is possible.” Right at the end of the interview, Goldstein tried one more question about Kane returning to the Premier League, asking him if he’d re-join Tottenham or another top-flight club. It left Kane shaking his head before he said: “All the tough questions at the end before I go. “Who knows, I can’t tell you. Time will tell.” Record breaker again Kane will start England’s Nations League game on Thursday night against Croatia, live on talkSPORT. And ahead of that match, Kane has been speaking about breaking Peter Shilton’s record. This game will be Kane’s 126th cap, and in a pre-match press conference, he said: “It’s definitely up there as the biggest (achievement). “I think it showcases consistency at the highest level. Testament to all the dedication, the time people don’t see that keeps me fit and healthy. This is one of the biggest milestones in my career.”