Tottenham defender Kieran Tripper is adamant Gareth Southgate made the right call by naming his teammate Harry Kane as England captain for the upcoming World Cup.

Tripper says he knows the striker has all the ingredients to be a successful leader for the national team and is very happy for him.

"I didn't know anything about it," the defender said about the news. "Harry is a top professional, on and off the field. He helps all the youngsters out at Tottenham, and us. He's a real leader, all the boys know that and I couldn't be happier for him.

"He's got that fire inside him like everybody. He's not the one to talk bad about people off the field. He's just a top lad, top professional and I couldn't be any happier and I think the lads are as well.

"He speaks, he's not afraid to say anything. On the pitch he helps people which is most important. We've got leaders all the way around the dressing room, everyone's a leader. Everyone will help each other out – that's the most important thing.

"He sets high standards, which all the other players do as well. We can all help each other along the way and that's all you need."