England World Cup specials: Harry Kane odds are in after being named captain

THIS World Cup could catapult Harry Kane to stardom but if the newly-announced England skipper has a stinker it could shatter his confidence.

The Tottenham striker, like the rest of Roy Hodgson’s squad, were disappointing last time out at the Euros and they will hope to right their wrongs in Russia.

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After he was named as captain for the World Cup, Sun Bets have drawn up a variety of odds – ranging from him to score a hat-trick or see red.

The player who wears the armband for the Three Lions comes under more scrutiny than any of his teammates and we will wait see if Kane can handle the extra pressure and responsibilities.

Southgate said: “Harry has some outstanding personal qualities. He is a meticulous professional and one of the most important things for a captain is that they set the standard every day.

“He has belief and high standards and it is a great message for the team to have a captain who has shown that it is possible to be one of the best in the world over a consistent period of time and that has been his drive.

“My feeling is that over the last 18 months in the camps that he’s been with us he has shown that he has got the desire to take that into a team environment and he recognises the importance of bringing others with him.”

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SunBets spokesman Tim Reynolds said: “Harry Kane is Tottenham’s talisman and England fans will be praying he can replicate his Spurs performances for England in Russia.

“The Three Lions fans will be hope this level responsibility will get the best out of Kane but it is a role which leads to immense scrutiny.

“Here at Sun Bets we want him to become a hero. But for those of you pessimistic England fans, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.”