I don't envisage I will be captain again, but for two England managers, Steve McClaren and Fabio Capello, I was their first choice and I'm proud of that.
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I was captain of Wales; I've been captain of numerous football clubs.
Well, my transition into being a captain was easy.
The captain thing was really an honor, and it was really flattering for me. It was really something that I didn't expect, and I would say that was the highlight of my career so far, being elected captain by my peers.
The big upside to being captain is it's a huge honour, but the downside is that there is definitely extra pressure.
For sure I would be a very emotional captain. A very hands-on captain.
I've always maintained - a captain is only as good as his team. It is not about my leadership, it is not about me.
In a way, certain sections of the media always wanted to knock me because I had captained my country and been skipper at Old Trafford. It was all a bit odd really.
We stay as a team. I might be England captain, but that doesn't mean I get treated differently.
I am a great believer that a captain is as good as his team.
The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss, at the right time.
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