captain

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

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Fernandes said he was keen to meet the former Manchester United captain to discuss the issue, with Keane revealing on Wednesday's Stick to Football podcast that a "nice, mature conversation" had taken place.

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

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

“That’s how the females can return after twenty years to the beach where they were born. Maybe the captain meant for you to follow the people who will lead you on the right path?”

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook