September 9th 2024.
Harry Kane has some big aspirations when it comes to his career with the England national football team. As he prepares to earn his 100th cap for his country, he is also setting his sights on reaching the impressive milestone of 100 goals.
The 31-year-old forward, who currently plays for Bayern Munich, already holds the record for most goals scored by an England player with 66 in 99 appearances. But he is not satisfied with that and believes that reaching 100 goals is a realistic goal for him in the coming years.
"It's quite incredible, isn't it?" Kane remarked about the possibility of reaching 100 goals. "I mean, 34 more goals to go. It's strange because 100 caps have come around so quickly, especially with us playing in three major tournaments in such a short span of time."
He also acknowledges that his recent years with the national team have been busy, with around 15-17 caps per year compared to the usual 10. But he sees this as an advantage and is confident in his ability to reach the 100-goal mark.
"I feel like I'm in a good place and these are achievable targets for me," he stated. "Some people may see them as unrealistic, but I would rather aim for something unrealistic and fall a bit short than to simply settle for 70 or 80 goals."
Kane will continue his pursuit of 100 goals when England faces Finland at Wembley this week. And he draws inspiration from the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have achieved incredible longevity in their careers.
"Watching someone like Ronaldo score his 901st goal yesterday and still compete at 38, 39 years old just motivates me to keep playing for as long as I can," he shared. "I have a deep love for this game and representing my country means the world to me. I don't want it to end anytime soon."
The England captain also takes pride in his consistency and longevity, which has earned him a spot among the elite group of players to reach 100 caps for their national team.
"To consistently perform at a high level is not easy, and that's why I have so much respect for players like Ronaldo and Messi," Kane expressed. "To do it for 15-20 years is a remarkable achievement."
As he continues to strive for success with England, Kane is still on the hunt for his first trophy with the team. But he remains determined and hungry for more, with his eyes set on pushing the boundaries and achieving even greater milestones in his career.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
