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

On the day Harry Brook replaced his fellow Yorkshireman at the top of the Test batting rankings, it is not the vice-captain England have asked to step in as interim captain, but the former skipper.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Once the captain was suitably refreshed, the family sat down to dinner.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood