Steven Gerrard has named John McGinn as his new Aston Villa captain. The Scotland midfielder will take the armband from centre-back Tyrone Mings when the brand new Premier League season will get beneath means.
Gerrard insists McGinn has confirmed himself a worthy skipper, each by spectacular shows on the pitch and in his affect across the membership. The Villa boss additionally introduced Emi Martinez will take vice-captaincy duties whereas veteran Ashley Younger is the brand new membership captain.
Gerrard instructed the Aston Villa web site: “John has demonstrated that he's able to tackle the captaincy by his performances on the pitch mixed together with his perspective and software in coaching. He is a well-liked member of the dressing room who units excessive requirements and expectations of himself. Emi is a revered senior member of the squad whereas Ashley Younger’s expertise speaks for itself and he's the right ambassador for the primary workforce.
“Naturally, I've needed to have a dialogue with Tyrone Mings and have defined my causes for making this resolution. Extra importantly, I consider that not having the duty of the captaincy will permit Tyrone to focus extra on his personal recreation which may solely profit him and the workforce.”
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