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And I think the lads see me as someone in a leadership role, and I’m happy the manager and staff see that too.

That’s my mentality: I want to lead by example, I want to make sure that I take responsibility for what I do and how the team performs as well.

It’s an amazing position to be in but there’s more responsibility on me to make sure that we succeed and we achieve the things we want to this season.

On the appointment of Van Dijk as captain…

Makes complete sense.

It’s a role and a responsibility I’m really looking forward to and I can’t wait to get started, get the season started and hopefully achieve the things we want to.

On how much he enjoys playing in a midfield role...

First of all, I think it’s clear to see I enjoy playing in there.

Since the transition or the slight change and adaptation I’ve felt it has brought the best out of me again and it’s something I’m excited to play.

In this system, making it work, new players and having to adapt to it and make it work, having to think about it whilst playing and off the pitch too, studying and learning, is something I enjoy.

This role is definitely something that will bring the best out of me, whether it’s starting in there or transitioning into there when in possession.