England and GB’s long-term captaincy since London 2012 is an illustrious one: Kate Richardson-Walsh, Alex Danson and Hollie Pearne-Webb. These are big shoes to fill as the side sets itself up towards the Los Angeles Olympics. Who’s next? Defender, forward, defender…
Over five years ago, I believed Tess Howard, then 21, was a future captain in the making for her sheer grit and never-say-die attitude on the field. She has since emerged as a leader for inclusivity off it.
Interestingly, my opinion then was accompanied alongside a picture with Howard flanked by Anna Toman and Lily Owsley, who will now be two other outstanding players capable of leading their team.
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