England manager Gareth Southgate has eased Manchester United forward Rooney, 31, out of the picture and says he will decide who captains his side on a match-by-match basis.

He has praised Kane’s «leadership qualities» and despite only being 23, the Spurs hotshot says he is ready to carry the responsibility that comes with the armband.

Asked if he thought it might be too soon for him to take on the captaincy, Kane replied: «For me personally, I don’t think so.

«I’ve been captain for Spurs a few times. You wear an armband and it gets built up a lot to be a captain.

«It is a fantastic thing, but in this team –- and in this day and age –- there should be more than just one leader out there.

«For me, I don’t think it would (be too early), but that is a matter of opinion really.»

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