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Harry Kane named England captain vs. Slovenia, no long-term decision made

Gareth Southgate is yet to decide who will be England's captain for the World Cup after handing Harry Kane the armband for the qualifier against Slovenia.

Tottenham striker Kane was named captain for the Group F clash on Thursday, but England head coach Southgate is yet to decide on the long-term future of the role.

"He's certainly someone whose leadership qualities are invaluable to us as a team and he's clearly in a very good moment in his form,'' Southgate said of Kane. "We really enjoy working with him and I've known him a long time. He's improved and is maturing all the time as well.