'It's something I want to continue': Goalkeeper Chris Maxwell keen to keep hold of captain's armband after wearing it for Blackpool's two cup ties

The 30-year-old has worn the armband during Blackpool’s two cup ties, the Carabao Cup tie against Stoke City and the midweek EFL Trophy game against Barrow.

However, head coach Neil Critchly admits he’s yet to make a decision on a permanent skipper for the season ahead.

With the likes of James Husband, Ollie Turton, Michael Nottingham and Matty Virtue all wearing the armband at different points during pre-season, Pool’s head coach has plenty of options to choose from.

“It’s something I want to do. It’s an absolute honour and a privilege to captain the club and it’s something I want to continue,” the shot stopper said.

“I’ve not had a discussion with the manager, but within the games working hard for each other is more important than individual things.

“If that is the case, I’ll be delighted but no conversations have taken place. We’re just concentrating on Saturday.

“At the same time, there should be 11 leaders on the pitch. Every single player at this club knows what their job is and every single player at this club knows what everyone else’s job is.

“There are no grey areas, there’s no hiding away from the fact that we all know what everyone has to do.

“Everyone is in a position where they’re able to tell each other where they’re going wrong, what we’re doing well and we can sort it out on the pitch. That’s the type of environment the management wants and it’s only going to be successful.”