Crags to captain NI tomorrow

Craigan
By grabar
August 10 2010

Motherwell skipper Stephen Craigan has once again been named as the captain of Northern Ireland for their friendly with Montenegro tomorrow.

Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan will captain Northern Ireland in Wednesday's friendly against Montenegro in Podgorica.

Craigan captained Northern Ireland on the summer tour against Turkey and Chile and retains the armband because Aaron Hughes is again ruled out.

The 33-year-old will earn his 49th cap in Wednesday's friendly.

Maik Taylor had also been in contention for the captaincy but manager Nigel Worthington has plumped for Craigan.

"Stephen is heading towards his 50th cap and with Aaron not being here it is nice to share the captaincy around," said Worthington.

"Stephen has been the captain in the last two games and did very well in the role.

"I spoke to Maik and he had no issues with it at all. He is delighted for Stephen."