Harry Kane says he is keen to succeed Hugo Lloris as Tottenham's next permanent captain.

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino handed Younes Kaboul the armband after taking charge at White Hart Lane in the summer of 2014, having held a team vote to choose his leader.

But the Argentine coach opted to name Lloris as his new skipper ahead of the 2015/16 campaign, with Kane and Jan Vertonghen both ushered in as the Frenchman's deputies.

Spurs have thrived during Lloris' spell as captain and the goalkeeper recently signed a new long-term contract which could keep him in north London until 2022.

But Kane, who has already deputised for Lloris on several occasions during his career, has ambitions to wear Tottenham's armband on a permanent basis in the future.

"Hopefully Hugo is here as long as possible and he'll be the captain," Kane told ESPN.

"But if he goes to another club or is injured, that's a role that I'd love to take up.

"Everyone knows how I feel about Spurs and the connection I have with the fans. I see myself as a leader and we have a lot of leaders on the field.

"So why not? I'd love to be captain of Tottenham and hopefully one day England as well," he added.

Kane - like Lloris - has also committed his future to Spurs after agreeing a new deal in December.

The 23-year-old has an excellent relationship with manager Pochettino and is determined to challenge for a trophy during the second half of the season.

Spurs travel to Liverpool this weekend and can keep up the pressure on pacesetters Chelsea with victory over Jurgen Klopp's side.