Harry Kane is unlikely to get another shot at World Cup glory after his most painful England failure yet - while his Ballon d'Or hopes are also now hanging by a thread
England captain Harry Kane faces uncertainty regarding his international future following a disappointing loss to Argentina in a major tournament. At 33, experts suggest his peak performance years may be behind him, casting doubt on his ability to lead England to future glory.
Why it matters
Kane is one of the most prominent figures in modern football, and his decline marks a significant transition point for the England national team.
It was a surprise, in truth, that it took reporters so long to ask Harry Kane about his future. The England striker stood there in the mixed zone, after a devastating 2-1 loss to Argentina, faced with the damning end to a remarkable season. And not until the third question did someone ask the England captain what might be next for him.
It was a fair query, too. Kane is two weeks shy of his 33rd birthday. All of the conventional wisdom of sport suggests that this decline is imminent, and that it might be steep. He will be 35 by the time Euro 2028 rolls around. He might not be the same footballer.
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