HARRY KANE might be feeling the heat but England's rugby league captain George Williams can't get enough of leading his country.
Just 24 hours before the footballers face Slovakia for a Euro 2024 quarterfinal spot, he will take his team into battle against France in Toulouse.
There's certainly less hysteria around that mid-season most international.
Despite remaining unbeaten and winning their group, England have come under fire for some uninspiring displays, not least Tuesday's goalless bore draw with Slovenia.
But Liverpool fan Williams has words of support for counterpart Kane (below) and admitted: "They probably get too much criticism.
"There's a lot of pressure involved with the football. It's not quite the same as rugby league.
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