07 Jul 2018 22:00:45
My only regret is that If England win I would’ve really loved to see Jordan Henderson lift the trophy as captain Perhaps if it wasn’t for his injuries he’d still be captain.

1.) 07 Jul 2018
07 Jul 2018 22:14:26
He should be captain. Kane certainly shouldn't be. Hendo battles and demands more of everyon. Leads by example and does all the hard unselfish dirty work. Kane just doesn't.

2.) 07 Jul 2018
07 Jul 2018 22:21:01
Irishman here and i completely agree kane scores goals but all ye can see is hendo shouting and organising. Honestly if england win it and kane doesn't lift it hand in hand with him i would be annoyed cos he is your captain full stop.

3.) 07 Jul 2018
07 Jul 2018 22:33:19
I think Hendo is the better captain, no doubt but I think kane is more respected by the players. Not how I feel but its what I think is going on.

Everyone is getting carried away, me included but remember, we still haven't played anyone top. That'll change now and we're England who always fall when they come up against a real team. I think we will go out to Croatia. I hope not.

4.) 07 Jul 2018
07 Jul 2018 22:47:28
Hendo is by and far the captain.

Goals don't make a captain.

How can you compare that as a defining quality when strikers (those who take the penalties aswel) have a clear better opportunity.

Kanes like a mouse. Apart from whinging for handball and such. Good player but been anonymous for 2 games. Got lucky against Panama and had a few pens. Hopefully he comes into his own against Croatia but not captain material.

5.) 07 Jul 2018
07 Jul 2018 23:22:15
😂😂😂😂😂 clowns the lot of ya.

6.) 08 Jul 2018
08 Jul 2018 02:16:45
That Everton player should be captain bluey. Is your clown outfit aiming for top 10 next season?

Henderson is the leader in the England team, its obvious, what's so funny about that?

7.) 08 Jul 2018
08 Jul 2018 08:16:29
Doesn't it speak volumes about Hendo though ey? Not captaining the side but still pushing on as a Captain should.
Not bad for someone who gets slated by club and country ey. Sideways passing and being slow must be the way forward!

8.) 08 Jul 2018
08 Jul 2018 08:30:29
Not noticed either of those things in Hendo’s play lately. Which matches were you watching? The slow useless passenger has been Sterling.

9.) 08 Jul 2018
08 Jul 2018 09:06:57
I think that it’s been a blessing switching the captaincy from Hendo. Fans, wrongly, look at a captain as a player that does highlight reel moments so if the captains a keeper it’s world saves, a defender is last ditch tackles, and midfielder/ striker is goals.
Taking the captaincy of Hendo means he can just concentrate on his game with far less spotlight and he is finally getting plaudits without the English fan base tearing him to spreads because he doesn’t score enough.

10.) 08 Jul 2018
08 Jul 2018 10:01:39
Bluey. a smiley face for each of our European cups. nice one lad. I'll do a smiley face now for each of yours. Oops.

11.) 08 Jul 2018
08 Jul 2018 10:30:37
That's a very accurate assessment WYred. I read an interesting article recently about the way Southgate has really taken on board the psychological aspects of the game, it's not a coincidence that England won their first WC penalty shooutout. Maybe Southgate saw Kane as less liable to be weighed down by the title of captain, therefore taking that little bit of pressure off Henderson knowing full well that he'll be the one bossing the side anyway.
I've gained a lot of respect for Southgate over this WC, he's a clever and very dignified fella.

12.) 08 Jul 2018
08 Jul 2018 11:24:23
Brianw8686, Harry Kane is all for Harry Kane as claiming his teammates goal proved. He won't be lifting it hand in hand with anyone if England should win it.

13.) 08 Jul 2018
08 Jul 2018 15:30:47
If he's team captain then it's his to lift anyway. I don't see the issue with that.

14.) 08 Jul 2018
08 Jul 2018 15:45:33
Brilliant explanation, WyRED. Totally, spot on.