Tottenham striker Harry Kane has been announced as England’s captain for this summer’s World Cup in Russia. But confirmation arrived just before 9am on Tuesday morning that Kane, who has 12 goals from 23 appearances and first led his country during last summer’s World Cup qualifier in Scotland, has been given the honour for this summer’s showpiece event. Southgate continued: “Of course, Harry will need the support of the other good leaders that we have got around him. “There’s obviously been a lot of speculation over our captain, but last night we told the rest of players that I’ve named Harry as captain for the World Cup,” Southgate said. “So excited, obviously excited for the World Cup.

Source: The Irish Times May 22, 2018 08:07 UTC