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Sunderland boss Bruce names Cattermole captain

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce yesterday appointed Lee Cattermole as his skipper for the season, which starts at home to Birmingham tomorrow, following Lorik Cana's departure.

It is an eye-catching elevation for England U21 midfielder Cattermole who would almost certainly have made Fabio Capello's full squad for this week's friendly against Hungary had it not been for an injury-hit campaign last season, when he started just 19 Premier League games.

Despite only turning 22 this year, Cattermole is now a firm favourite on Wearside and Bruce, who signed him from Wigan for £3.5m, is convinced he will win a full cap this season.

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