England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Gary Cahill will captain his country when they take on Germany in Dortmund on Wednesday night.

Southgate is missing both Wayne Rooney and Jordan Henderson from his first squad as permanent boss of the Three Lions, leaving him without his usual first two choices for the armband.

However, Cahill has captained Premier League leaders Chelsea for much of the campaign and will now lead his country out against the world champions tomorrow.

"He's in very good form, he's one of the players in the side who knows what's needed to win," Southgate told reporters.

"He's grown in stature this season, in confidence, in the way he's using the ball, showing real composure in his play.

"His experience is sometimes overlooked, because he goes quietly about his job and gets on with it. It's great for him to be able to captain the side tomorrow."

Cahill is suspended for England's upcoming World Cup qualifier with Lithuania, though, which could see Joe Hart given the armband.