text: Harry Kane should not go to the Under-21 European Championship with England this summer, instead saving himself for Roy Hodgson's first team, according to Kenny Dalglish. Kane won his first senior caps for England last week, but is still eligible for Gareth Southgate's Young Lions. But Dalglish believes he has proven himself capable of making the step up, and should be kept fresh for the full European Championships in 2016. Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his first England goal, just moments after coming off the bench . Kane showed against Italy that he can cope with playing against some of the world's best defenders . Kane is ready to be a permanent member of the full squad, rather than the Under-21s, says Kenny Dalglish . 'Harry Kane doesn’t need to go back to playing Under-21 football,' said Dalglish in The Mirror. 'He proved that the other night against a defence which included two players from Italy’s best team, Juventus - he didn’t look bad, did he?' 'Playing Under-21 football this summer won’t help him. It will just tire him out.' The former Liverpool and Blackburn boss claimed that the Young Lions have done their job if they produce a player ready for the first team, and neither Kane, nor the other eligible players, should be bounced between the two squads. 'I don’t think the Under-21s is there to win tournaments - although it’s nice if you do, and you don’t want to encourage someone that losing is good. 'But it is more important you look at the individual, and if Roy Hodgson thinks Kane is going to be part of his squad for Euro 2016, then that is what they should be gearing towards.' Kane is elligible to play for the Young Lions at this summer's tournament, but Dalglish says he shouldn't go . Tottenham will be hopeful that their star striker doesn't tire himself out playing for both England teams .
target: Harry Kane won his first two England caps last week .
  The Tottenham striker has scored eight times in 10 Under-21 games .
  But Dalgish believes he has moved on now, and should not return .
  Kane is eligible for Gareth Southgate's team this summer .