Lionesses star Alex Greenwood named new Man City captain after Steph Houghton's retirement – but Cityzens boss Gareth Taylor explains why she won't always wear armband despite 'easy' decision

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Lionesses star Alex Greenwood has been named Man City's new club captain following Steph Houghton's retirement, but she won't always wear the armband.

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  • Lionesses star Greenwood named Man City captain
  • News follows England icon Houghton's retirement
  • But defender won't always wear the armband
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