Frank Lampard backs Harry Kane for England captaincy at World Cup | OneFootball

Frank Lampard has urged Gareth Southgate to pick Harry Kane as England’s captain for the World Cup this summer.

Southgate has rotated the captaincy throughout his tenure to encourage leadership, with Jordan Henderson, Eric Dier and Kane all wearing the armband.

But despite Henderson’s growing authority in leading Liverpool to a Champions League final, Lampard says he would opt for the Spurs striker.

“He has produced numbers to rival the top players in the world and is probably the one absolute star in our team in every game.

“You are also talking about someone you can rely on, who is a good statesman, does the right thing, holds himself well – and scores a bundle of goals.

“He is like a talisman for us. Of the contenders Jordan Henderson has got a claim but I would go for Harry Kane for that reason.”