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Taylor shock candidate for Newcastle captaincy

Steven Taylor is a shock candidate to win the Newcastle United captaincy.

Magpies boss Sam Allardyce is ready to hand the armband to 21-year-old Taylor ahead of more senior candidates to succeed the departed Scott Parker, says the Sunday Sun.

Shay Given, Nicky Butt and Nobby Solano are also in the frame, but Allardyce believes Taylor may benefit most from the added responsibility of leadership.

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