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Dan Kilpatrick, Tottenham Correspondent 6y

Tottenham's Harry Kane wants permanent England captaincy

Tottenham striker Harry Kane says he wants to succeed Wayne Rooney as the next permanent England captain.

Kane was given the armband for England's games against France and Scotland earlier this year but Liverpool's Jordan Henderson was captain for the recent victories over Slovakia and Malta.

Manager Gareth Southgate is yet to appoint a permanent successor to Rooney but he is expected to make a decision before next summer's World Cup in Russia, and Kane feels ready for the responsibility.

"Yes, I've had the armband and it was a very proud moment," the Spurs vice-captain said, when asked if he is targeting the permanent captaincy.

"I feel like one of the leaders in the team. But Gareth Southgate has said he is going to take his time and we do have plenty of leaders."

After a barren August, Kane scored 13 goals for club and county in September and he is hoping to continue that form in England's World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Lithuania this week.

"My focus has to be on scoring goals and continuing this form into October. That's the most important thing -- do your talking on the pitch," Kane said ahead of Thursday's match against Slovenia at Wembley, where a win could seal England's place in Russia.

"Whoever Gareth picks as captain, the team will get behind him. We have still not qualified and we have to win the game on Thursday, and that makes it easier on Sunday."

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