England striker Harry Kane has stated it is too early to determine if the heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina will mark his final appearance on football’s biggest stage.

Thomas Tuchel’s side initially looked on track for a memorable victory after Anthony Gordon put England ahead. However, the reigning champions responded with intensity, resulting in a dramatic turnaround.

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Enzo Fernandez equalized with a brilliant long-range strike before Lautaro Martinez netted a stoppage-time winner, sending Argentina to their second consecutive World Cup final.

This defeat raises inevitable questions for England’s senior players regarding their international futures.

Kane, who will turn 33 in two weeks, has limited opportunities left to claim the World Cup trophy.

Despite this, the Bayern Munich striker is not rushing to make emotional decisions in the wake of the crushing loss.

“It’s too early to say that,” Kane told Sky Sport Germany when asked if this was his final World Cup.

“I look from year to year, how I feel. I love playing for England. But of course, four years is a long time.

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“Still, you can see how Messi still performs at a higher age. I don’t know. I first have to process this exit. We gave everything, but it wasn’t enough.”

Kane’s remarks indicate he is open to leading England into the next World Cup cycle, although much will depend on his physical condition and performance in the coming years.

It was a challenging night for the England captain, who found it difficult to make an impact against Argentina’s organized defense.

The former Tottenham Hotspur star consistently struggles to influence crucial matches.

Kane failed to register a single touch inside the opposition penalty area throughout the match, as Argentina effectively neutralized England’s principal scoring threat.

Kane had also not touched the ball in the opposition box during the penalty shootout loss to Italy in the 2020 European Championship final.