Image:Jason Shackell: Goes straight into the Burnley team as captain
Burnley defender Jason Shackell will captain his new side in the upcoming Championship campaign.
New boy given nod to lead Burnley
Burnley defender Jason Shackell will captain his new side in the upcoming Championship campaign.
Clarets boss Eddie Howe handed the defender the skipper's armband for the 4-1 victory over Altrincham on Saturday.
Shackell only joined the club from Derby earlier this month on a four-year deal.
The 28-year-old's previous clubs include Norwich, Wolves, Doncaster Rovers, Barnsley and Derby.
"It's Jason's natural role and I think he has settled into it really well," Howe told the club's official website.
"He has everyone's respect here and I think we saw immediately what a good player he is."
