Harry Kane is emerging as the leading candidate to replace Wayne Rooney as England's next permanent captain.
Rooney, whose chances of an instant recall into the England starting XI have improved following a knee injury to Dele Alli, will give up the armband after the 2018 World Cup when he retires from international football.
Sportsmail understands that Tottenham Hotspur striker Kane is at the forefront of Gareth Southgate's thoughts as he considers his captaincy options.
Southgate, England's interim manager, is likely to be offered the post on a permanent basis barring a disastrous result against Scotland on Friday and is already planning for the future.