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Darren Anderton has expressed to GOAL that Harry Kane “still has a few years left in him”, suggesting that England’s all-time top scorer is likely to set the bar extremely “high” for anyone trying to match his achievements in the future. The current England captain and talismanic No.9 has already netted 79 goals for his country and shows no sign of slowing down.

Kane’s journey with the national team began in spectacular fashion, as he scored just 80 seconds after coming on as a substitute on his debut against Lithuania in 2015. Since that moment, the goals have continued to flow for the Tottenham Hotspur legend.

He has managed to score in double figures for England in two different calendar years, with a personal best of 16 goals in 2021. Kane also picked up the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup and has maintained exceptional form at club level throughout his career.

Having surpassed Wayne Rooney’s previous England record of 53 goals, Kane now has his sights set higher, with a potential century of goals not out of reach. If he achieves that milestone, he would join football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the elite group of international centurions.

Former England star Darren Anderton sees no reason why Kane cannot reach the 100-goal mark. When asked how much further the record could be extended, the ex-Spurs winger — speaking exclusively to GOAL via Casino Kings — remarked: “High! He still has a few years left if he wants them.

“The thing is, he’s never relied on sheer pace. I always said the same about Teddy Sheringham. He’s not slow, but speed has never been the biggest part of his game. As he loses a bit of pace, it won’t affect him as much as it would other players. So who knows how far he can go? The only concern is that we don’t really have anyone ready to replace him, so for now, he looks set to play as long as he wants.”

Over the years, Kane has adapted his playing style, evolving from a pure penalty-box striker into a more versatile forward who often drops deep to link play and orchestrate attacks.

When asked whether this makes it more challenging for traditional wingers to play alongside him — given that his movement sometimes takes him out of the box — Anderton replied: “There’s a bit of Teddy Sheringham and Alan Shearer in him. I think he can do everything. Teddy used to drop deep, link up play, and still make it into the box for the final ball. Harry does the same.

“Of course, Teddy often had another striker beside him, giving him more freedom. But as a wide player, you’d never have any issue playing with Harry Kane. He’s just had an unbelievable season. He can literally do it all — he’s absolutely world-class. As a winger, I’d have loved to play with him.”

Anderton also reflected on England’s recent tactical setups, adding: “I think the football we’ve played in the last couple of tournaments, even though we reached finals, has been a bit dull and rigid. It didn’t really suit Harry Kane’s goal-scoring instincts. He probably felt the need to drop deeper and get involved because he’s the main man.”

As England prepare for the 2026 World Cup, Kane remains central to their ambitions. The forward is gearing up to lead the team once again and could make history in North America by becoming the first player ever to win two Golden Boots at FIFA’s flagship tournament.

Kane’s outstanding club form has also bolstered his case for individual honours. With 61 goals scored for Bayern Munich during another Bundesliga title-winning season, he has placed himself firmly in the discussion for the Ballon d’Or — an award last won by an Englishman, Michael Owen, in 2001.

With form, fitness, and focus on his side, the big question now is: how far can England go at the 2026 World Cup?