Harry Kane eyes ‘dream’ glory with England at Euro 2028 as he seeks to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Harry Kane says it would be a “dream come true” to guide England to glory at Euro 2028 as he outlined his ambitions to play into his late thirties.

England were agonisingly close to ending their long wait for silverware at Euro 2020, when they lost to Italy on a penalty shoot-out in the final at Wembley.

Kane, who will be 34 by the time Euro 2028 comes around, admits England have unfinished business in a home tournament.

“We were so close to doing something really magical in the last Euros,” he said. “That’s football, it didn’t end the way we wanted it to, but for sure, there will be a bit between our teeth.

“Not just in Germany next summer but being at home, playing games at Wembley, will bring back memories of the 2021 Euros.

“We will have to wait and see. To win a tournament would be special but to win it in your home country would be a dream come true.”

At 30 and embracing life in a new country after a summer move to Bayern Munich, Kane is in the prime of his career. But he feels he can play for “another eight or nine years at the highest level”.

He is taking inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi who are still performing despite being closer to 40.

“I am aiming to still be around by then, but of course, it is still a few years away, but I am a player who, at the moment, feels as good as I have ever felt before, and yes, I would like to think my career will go to my late thirties – at least,” he said.

“As we know, in football a lot of things can change quickly but at the moment, I feel really good. If you ask me now, of course I hope I am there and it means I am still performing at a high level but you never know. We will see.

“The perception in sport or football in general is you hit 30 and people start to think [it’s] the end. But the way I am looking at it is that I almost have the second half of my career.

“I played in the first team at Spurs from 20 or 21 so I have had nine or 10 years at the highest level and I am hoping for another eight or nine years at the highest level again.

“It all depends. You see some players who want to have a different change or challenge so I would never be able to tell you what I will do but at the moment, I just want to keep playing.

“When you look at [Cristiano] Ronaldo and [Lionel] Messi, that makes me believe and shows it is possible to play until your late thirties and that is what I am planning to do.”

Kane has made an impressive start to life in Munich, finding the net nine times in just 10 games, but Tottenham are also shining in his absence.

Ange Postecoglou’s side top the Premier League table at the international break with six wins from their opening eight matches.

While Kane acknowledges “there is a long way to go” in the campaign, he is willing them on from afar – even if his sole focus is now on Bayern.

“I have made it clear my whole career I am a Tottenham fan and I would love to see Tottenham do well,” he said.

“Spurs are doing pretty well. It’s great to see. I think I’ve said before, the manager is doing great for them with the way they’re playing.

“The fans are right behind the team and it’s definitely what they needed after the last few years. I’ll always keep an eye on Spurs and the Premier League.

“Of course, there’s still a long way to go, but like the manager said, there’s no reason why the fans shouldn’t be excited and happy with the way things are going. Hopefully they can continue.

“There is no other team in the Premier League I would want to win than Tottenham.

“Also, I have to be respectful to Bayern Munich and of course, the fans know I will always have a soft spot for Spurs – there is no question about that – but I have got to put all my attention on Bayern Munich and to make us as successful as possible.

“So, I know there will be questions, for sure, particularly when Tottenham are doing well.

“Of course, I hope they do as well as possible but my main attention is where I am now and trying to perform for Bayern.”