Harry Kane with England coach, Southgate
Harry Kane says it will be ‘special’ leading England out in Russia after he was named captain for the 2018 World Cup.
It had been unclear on who Gareth Southgate was going to choose, with Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson and Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier both in contention for the armband.
However, after much deliberation, the head coach has named Spurs striker Kane, who has scored 12 goals in 23 appearances for his country, as his captain for the major event in Russia.
Speaking after being handed the armband, the 24-year-old revealed his delight at being given the responsibility.
“I’m so excited for the World Cup, I can’t wait to be there and experience it,’ he said. ‘To lead the lads out, it’s going to be special.”
Southgate also commented on the new captain, saying: ‘One of the most important things for a captain is that they set the standard every day.
“He has belief and high standards and it is a great message for the team to have a captain who has shown that it is possible to be one of the best in the world over a consistent period of time and that has been his drive.”
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