captain

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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

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

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 RFU council - famously described by then England captain Will Carling in 1995 as "57 old farts" - is in the process of being reformed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The captain looks me up and down one last time and nods.

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