captain

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

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

Roy Keane has cleared the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, with the pair having a "lovely chat" after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, it’s fallen on Ream, as both the captain and the oldest man on the roster, to prepare the team for what they’re about to experience when the U.S. opens play Friday at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The boy was bent over, as if lost in the ocean on that dark night with the rain pounding on the waves, and his captain and everyone he loved on the sinking ship.

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