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Chessum Addresses England Captaincy Speculation

Chessum Addresses England Captaincy Speculation
World Sports · 19:14:03 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

England lock Chessum has responded to speculation linking him with the national team captaincy, describing the prospect as "pretty special." The player has accumulated 38 caps since making his debut in February 2022, establishing himself as a regular in the squad.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Chessum acknowledged the honor of being considered for the leadership role but remained focused on his current responsibilities within the team.

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