Harry Kane sent England to the 2018 World Cup with an injury-time winner against Slovenia at Wembley, having been handed the captain’s armband by Gareth Southgate.

After an uninspiring performance in which the Three Lions failed to break down their opponents, ranked 55th in the world, England's qualification was assured as Kane capitalised on a Jan Oblak mistake late on to seal three points and a route to Russia next summer.

Kane delivered, but it was far from the captain's performance many had been expecting from the Tottenham striker, who had scored 13 goals for club and country in September.

There was much talk about Kane’s position hampering his ability to have an influence over the side as captain, an argument that was countered by his leading from the front through his performances on the pitch.

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If that is to be the case, then Kane will be required to provide more communication than he did tonight.

There were occasions when the Spurs striker looked to take the game by the scruff of the neck from deep, firing a shot from long range in the first half.

But against a Slovenia side which sat deep, there were few signs of what was to come late on in the second half.

The result is, of course, the most important factor and Kane must be praised for delivering that.

However, if he is to take the armband to Russia it will take more to make up for his inability to communicate with players further back - something which will be tested against both Germany and Brazil in the coming friendlies should keep the armband.