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

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

Ben Stokes will miss England's second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The defence also called multiple witnesses, including students, and track coach Adam Linwood, who said Anthony had been nominated for the role of team captain.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Calmly the captain picked up the boy by the back of his coat and moved him, arms flailing, to sit on his mother’s other side, uncomfortably squeezed between his parents.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood