Worthington gives Hughes captain's armband

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has confirmed that Aaron Hughes will captain the side against Italy in their Euro 2012 qualifier tomorrow at Windsor Park.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2010 - 16:53

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has confirmed that Aaron Hughes will captain the side against Italy in their Euro 2012 qualifier tomorrow at Windsor Park.

The Fulham defender stood down last month as Stephen Craigan was winning his 50th cap.

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