HARRY KANE will captain England against Scotland today — and could land the job full-time.
The Spurs striker is set to play his first game for boss Gareth Southgate at Glasgow’s Hampden Park after missing the last six internationals through injury.
Southgate said: “His mentality is excellent. He has a very good view of the game.
“He’s keen to lead. We have different types of leaders in this group — Harry is prepared to do that.
“I’ve worked with him at the Under-21s and I know his mentality. He wants to be one of the best in the world.
“His goals record over the last three seasons speaks for itself.”
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He added: “What makes a good captain or leader generally is the ability to bring the group together.
“You have to have the respect of the group, have certain personal qualities where you are prepared to stand up and take responsibility at certain moments and set examples on the training pitch with the way you look after yourself.
“At the moment I’m not looking beyond this game.
“It’s been a natural fit this week but I’m not in a rush to make a long-term decision. The key is to develop the group of players and show them they’re capable of leading.
“Everyone says we don’t have leaders. That’s not my view of this group of players but they have to step forward at different moments and show it.”
SunSport columnist and ex-England captain Alan Shearer tweeted: “Congratulations @HKane. It doesn’t get any better than this. You and your family should be extremely proud.”
Southgate has previously said he would change the captaincy game-by-game.
Wayne Rooney, who has been axed from the squad, has skippered England under Southgate, as have Joe Hart, Gary Cahill and Jordan Henderson.
SunSport columnist and ex-England captain Alan Shearer tweeted: “Congratulations @HKane. It doesn’t get any better than this. You and your family should be extremely proud.”
Southgate has previously said he would change the captaincy game-by-game.
Wayne Rooney, who has been axed from the squad, has skippered England under Southgate, as have Joe Hart, Gary Cahill and Jordan Henderson.
Asked about having a permanent captain, the boss added: “Yes, I think you have to. But it is important at the moment to develop a group first.
“Then, when we’ve got strength in various levels of leadership, everybody can see the importance of their role in the team.”
Kane will lead the line tonight, with Dele Alli and Raheem Sterling set to join him in a front three.
Southgate could also play with a back three.
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