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Jonny Evans: Getting Leicester captaincy has made defender 'happiest in a long time'

Jonny Evans has said that being made Leicester City captain has made him the happiest he has been in a long time.

Evans, 34, told 5 Live that he will lead by example, adding that he does not mind if giving his opinions on the pitch upsets his teammates.

"It is the happiest I have been in a long time," the centre-half said.

"I had a feeling with being vice-captain last year that it might be something that I have the chance to do and, when the manager finally asked me, I was so happy.

"I feel like it's a natural progression for me and something I'm looking forward to doing, representing the team and my teammates.