captain

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Kane's status as captain, talisman and main marksman is illustrated very simply by his all-time record of 79 goals in 114 England games.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While the logistics of it can be "last-minute", he says, there are some players he knows he will be trimming, including Chelsea captain Reece James.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And his absence will be felt since Davies, sidelined since May 6 with a hamstring injury, is not only the team’s best player but also its captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Ralf Rangnick succeeded Solskjaer and talked of McTominay as a future captain.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The captain didn’t care about Nim and Jack; but he was afraid of sea lions and dragons and boat-ripping reefs.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr