LONDON- England coach Gareth Southgate and the Football Association (FA) has named striker Harry Kane as England captain for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The announcement was made on their Twitter page.
Kane, has scored 12 goals for England in 23 appearances and is the first captained the side for a World Cup qualifier against Scotland in 2017.
England’s World Cup group consists of Tunisia, Panama, and Belgium. They will face Tunisia first on the 18th of June.
It's confirmed. @HKane will be our captain for the @FIFAWorldCup.
We're live with the man himself and @GarethSouthgate right now: https://t.co/w1Bq1YL2Ns
— England (@England) May 22, 2018
Gareth Southgate: “Harry has some outstanding personal qualities.
“He is a meticulous professional and one of the most important things for a captain is that they set the standard every day.” pic.twitter.com/JSymXKMlL0
— England (@England) May 22, 2018
A very proud day. It means a lot to me to be named @England captain. A massive thanks to family, friends and fans who have supported me through thick and thin. 🦁🦁🦁 #EnglandCaptain #ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/afncNkoVnd
— Harry Kane (@HKane) May 22, 2018
Photo Credit- Evening Standard
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