“It was really nice [to be named captain]. When I found out, it’s a nice feeling that the players think that way of you. It’s a new challenge and a new role for me. I’ve not had it before. I feel I’m at a time in my career which is a good time for it. It’s like a new challenge for me, so I’m looking forward to it."

Chambers is available to lead the side at Port Vale after missing the first game of the season through suspension.

“I’m ready to go and excited to get started having missed the first game. I’m buzzing to get my season started."

“Personally, it was frustrating because you want to be involved, but I was just really excited to watch the boys, see all the fans, I thought the atmosphere was amazing. I was buzzing for the whole day, to be honest.

“The manager’s been amazing since he’s come in. I think pre-season has gone really well. Everyone is buzzing and the boys are really excited.

"The style that we’re playing and the identity we have, it works amazingly with the group and the players that we have. I feel there’s a real identity about us and a path for us going forward in the way that we want to play. The vibe around the place is really good.