Harry Kane should be handed England captaincy full-time before World Cup because he 'thrives on pressure,' says Three Lions legend Terry Butcher

Daily Mail | March 10, 2018

England legend Terry Butcher believes Harry Kane should be handed the Three Lions captaincy at this summer's World Cup because the striker 'thrives on pressure'.

Tottenham forward Kane has already scored 39 goals for club and country this season and will hopefully enter the tournament in Russia in sparkling form.

Gareth Southgate has rotated the England captaincy since Wayne Rooney retired from international football back in 2016, with Kane leading the side on four occasions.

Harry Kane pictured wearing the captain's armband during England's match in Lithuaniau00a0 — Harry Kane pictured wearing the captain's armband during England's match in Lithuania

Kane has captained England on four occasions as Gareth Southgate rotates the armband - and the Tottenham striker has scored five goals in those matches

England legend Terry Butcher (second right) at the Sporting Memories event in Lowestoftu00a0 — England legend Terry Butcher (second right) at the Sporting Memories event in Lowestoft

Given the striker has scored five goals during those matches - which were World Cup qualifiers against Scotland, Slovenia and Lithuania, and a friendly with France - it is clear the armband carries no extra weight.