Gareth Southgate is set to continue his policy of rotating the England captaincy, with Harry Kane expected to lead the team in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Lithuania. The Tottenham striker will take the armband from Jordan Henderson, who captained the side in the previous two matches against Malta and Slovakia.
Southgate believes that rotating the captaincy is beneficial for fostering leadership within the squad. Alongside Kane and Henderson, Gary Cahill and Joe Hart have also captained the team under Southgate's tenure. The manager will likely choose between Kane and Henderson if he decides to appoint a permanent captain.
England can secure their place at the 2018 World Cup with a victory over Slovenia at Wembley on Thursday, though a draw may suffice due to their superior goal difference. The Three Lions need just two points from their final two matches to qualify for the tournament in Russia.
