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How rare is a young England captain?
Jude Bellingham, at 20, is an exceptionally young England captain. Only two players have worn the armband at a younger age in England's history: Jimmy Armfield in 1959 and Bobby Moore in 1963. This highlights the high regard manager Gareth Southgate has for Bellingham's maturity and leadership potential, even at such an early stage in his career.
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