Gareth Southgate has named Tottenham striker Harry Kane as England’s captain for the 2018 World Cup.

Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson and Kane’s Tottenham team-mate Eric Dier have captained England in recent games, as has Kane, so Southgate had to select one of the trio to lead the team in Russia, and he’s decided to give the armband to Kane.

Speaking about his decision, Southgate said:

Harry has some outstanding personal qualities.

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The manager reportedly announced to the members of the squad in attendace at St George’s Park on Monday night about his decision.

Steven Gerrard captained England at the previous two World Cups and it was thought by many that Henderson, the man he handed the Liverpool captaincy to, would follow in his footsteps once again, but Southgate has decided that Kane is the right person for the job.