Is it Time for Harry Kane to Step Aside from England?

As England prepares for upcoming matches against Greece and Finland, the news that Harry Kane might play a minor role comes as a relief.

After 13 years, 650 games, and five grueling tournaments, Kane’s body has faced a lot. His 12th major injury since 2019 is another reminder that he’s constantly fighting physical decline.

Kane’s management of his own body has been a long-running subplot, and there’s something tender about watching him keep going.

Kane remains England’s most successful modern player with 68 goals in 100 games, and a key figure in England’s recent revival.

But with a World Cup in two years and the possibility of a home Euros in 2028, Kane’s future with the national team raises questions.

By the time of the Euros, Kane will be 35, already dealing with physical strain. Winning a World Cup, the only way he can top his current achievements, seems like a long shot.

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Perhaps stepping aside from England now would benefit both Kane and the team. Kane’s international career has a sense of completeness.

He’s done more than anyone expected, and no one doubts his impact. But England might benefit from trying new options in attack, like Ollie Watkins or Dominic Solanke, or even experimenting with different tactics like a false nine.

While a Kane retirement from international football isn’t likely, it’s worth considering. Time moves faster than we think, and England’s future might need some fresh faces to step up.

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