Liverpool have named midfielder Jordan Henderson as their new captain in succession to Steven Gerrard.
The England international had been widely expected to take the armband on a permanent basis after the long-serving Gerrard left Anfield at the end of last season.
Henderson, 25, has grown in influence since joining the Reds in a £16million move from Sunderland four years ago.
Henderson carried out captaincy duties on a number of occasions in Gerrard's absence last season.
He told the club's official website, www.liverpoolfc.com: "I'm absolutely delighted and proud. It is a great honour and a huge privilege to be named as the captain of this football club.
"When Steven wasn't in the team last season, I tried to do the best I could when I stepped in and took the armband. Now I'll be looking to carry that on and continue to grow as a captain.
"I'll look to give my best all of the time, put the team firmly first and try to give them - or help them with - whatever they need from me."
Source: PA
