captain

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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

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 was impacted by injuries to captain Leah Williamson, who started just two Women's Super League games for Arsenal this season in a disrupted campaign.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The captain scoffs at the idea of five Roman legionnaires robbing an orphaned monk.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri