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Who will succeed Coleman as club captain?
Everton are on the hunt for a new club captain for the first time in seven years following Seamus Coleman's departure.
The 37-year-old, who was handed the armband following Phil Jagielka's exit in August 2019, led the Toffees out over 140 times during his captaincy.
Having signed the full-back for £60,000 in January 2009, during his first spell as Everton boss, David Moyes described Coleman as the "glue that has held an awful lot together" and "the one who stepped up to galvanise the team".
Idrissa Gana Gueye's recent decision to leave the club after seven seasons, across two separate spells, has dealt a further blow to the club's player leadership group, with Moyes pointing to the defensive midfielder's "crucial leadership qualities".
James Tarkowski, who regularly wears the armband, is a key figure who is expected to be in the dressing room next season - but it remains to be seen if he will be promoted from vice captain to club captain.
Moyes might also look to his most experienced players in Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane, or pick a completely fresh voice from his squad.
So who would you give the captain's armband to next - and what's the reasoning behind your decision?
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