The Torino goalkeeper was modest over his long-term captaincy ambitions after taking the armband in a crucial qualifier on Sunday
Joe Hart felt he benefitted from a process of elimination but captaining England in the 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Lithuania at Wembley was a proud moment for the Torino goalkeeper.
Regular skipper Wayne Rooney was not named in Gareth Southgate's squad due to a lack of recent match action, while Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was ruled out through injury.
Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill took the armband during England's 1-0 friendly loss in Germany on Wednesday but was suspended as recalled striker Jermain Defoe and substitute Jamie Vardy got the goals to strengthen the Three Lions' position at the top of Group F on Sunday.