Everton defender Tyias Browning was delighted to captain the U21 squad last season.
Browning is currently with England in Toulon.
"It was nice to have the armband and I was happy to be picked for it," he said.
"It's not something I've felt I've had to grow into - I have just gone about my business. It's more off the pitch. You have to be more of a role model and an example.
"It's your job to keep the lads together. But that's quite easy because we are all mates. We know each other quite well."
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