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Jerome Boateng wants to succeed Bastian Schweinsteiger as Germany captain

By PA Sport

Tuesday 2 August 2016 10:16, UK

LILLE, FRANCE - JUNE 12: Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany talks to his team mate Jerome Boateng after the UEFA EURO 2016 Group C match between Germany an
Image: Will Bayern's Boateng follow in Bastian's footsteps?

Jerome Boateng believes he is ready to take over as Germany captain following Bastian Schweinsteiger's international retirement.

Schweinsteiger called time on his international career last week having made 120 appearances for his country, leaving coach Joachim Low with the task of finding a replacement as captain.

Boateng is one of several high-profile candidates who could take over the armband, and the Bayern Munich defender feels he is up to the task.

"It is an honour to be captain of your country and I would certainly be ready," Boateng told Bild.

"It is an important role. You are representing your country and you have responsibility."

Boateng's club team-mates Manuel Neuer and Mats Hummels, as well as Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira, have all been touted as candidates and to succeed Schweinsteiger and Boateng admitted that Low was not short on options.

BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 26: (L-R) Mats Hummels, Manuel Neuer and Sami Khedira of Germany sing the national anthem prior to the International Friendly mat
Image: Hummels (left), Neuer (centre) and Khedira (right) are among the candidates to succeed Schweinsteiger

"We have plenty of strong leaders in the national team," he added. "There is not just one boss.

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"Jogi Low will certainly make the right decision as to who will succeed Basti."

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