captaincy

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The 36-year-old, who lost the England captaincy to Zoe Stratford at the start of last year, had slipped down the pecking order and was fighting to make a home World Cup squad.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

He did not go as far as to say he benefited from having the captaincy taken away but did admit "the form came back" after it happened.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

After struggling for first-team opportunities and being stripped of the captaincy by then manager Erik ten Hag, Maguire was linked with a move away from United in August 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Ben Stokes says the past three months have been "the hardest period" of his England captaincy, and backed the current regime to take the team forward.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

His eyes, not clouded with drink but clear of purpose, were fixed on the captaincy of this reeling ship.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein