22 May,2018 08:57 AM IST | London | PA Sport
Harry Kane
Harry Kane is ready for the amazing honour of leading his country at a World Cup after being named England captain for next month's tournament. The Tottenham striker, 24, was confirmed as Three Lions skipper by manager Gareth Southgate during a team meeting at St George's Park on Monday. He has long been favourite to land the prestigious role but Southgate has rotated the captaincy since taking over in 2016 in a bid to encourage shared responsibility.
Now, with just 23 days to go before the competition gets under way in Russia, Kane has emerged as the nation's figurehead, edging out Liverpool's Jordan Henderson and Spurs club-mate Eric Dier. "To be leading the lads out is going to be special," Kane said. "Obviously you always dream of playing for England, growing up. To be the captain is that little bit more. It's an amazing honour.
"[I'm] so excited, obviously excited for the World Cup. I just can't wait to be there and experience it. But for me nothing changes - I'm the same person, the same player, and it's just about the team. We've just got to do what we can and go as far as we can."
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