Try GOLD - Free
NEXT BETH THING
Daily Star
|September 17, 2025
Record breaker Jacob cool on captain's role
JACOB BETHELL is ready to embrace the “pretty cool” honour of becoming the youngest man to captain England when he takes the next step of his rapid ascent in Ireland.
The 21-year-old only made his international debut last September, but has already been fast-tracked as Harry Brook's stand-in in Malahide, taking charge of three T20s in the next five days.
In doing so, he takes one of the longest-standing records in the game, edging out Monty Bowden, who led England at the age of 23 back in 1889.
Bethell has become one of the most talked-about talents in the country, but handles his newfound position in the limelight with a natural ease.
Addressing his first media conference with a permanent grin, he said: “The feeling is excitement and there's a few nerves kicking around.
This story is from the September 17, 2025 edition of Daily Star.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Daily Star
Daily Star
MAGUIRE'S HAS LONG HARD LOOK
LAURENCE MAGUIRE is glad to be over his injury nightmare - because he's a terrible watcher.
1 min
October 11, 2025
Daily Star
GILLS PLAN A WINNING TONIC FOR AINSWORTH
GILLINGHAM hope to get back to winning ways to help speed Gareth Ainsworth's recovery from heart surgery.
1 min
October 11, 2025
Daily Star
KOEMAN'S GOT SQUAD TO GIVE DUTCH A TREAT
AS THE next World Cup looms into view, talk inevitably turns to European contenders.
1 min
October 11, 2025
Daily Star
RON'S SIUUU HUNGRY
'Unique' Cristiano still on course to reach a sixth World Cup, at 41
2 mins
October 11, 2025
Daily Star
Den's bold front
OUTEN: I BLAGGED TV WEATHER JOB!
1 min
October 11, 2025
Daily Star
THREE SNEERS
Pundits blaming Amorim tactics are ‘embarrassing' blasts Owen
1 mins
October 11, 2025
Daily Star
EAT MY WORDS
Names for food get chop
1 min
October 11, 2025
Daily Star
Oasis? No, Mani bass live is just pure Gold
4get Oasis if U get the chance, listen 2 Liam's choice as best Manchester band.
1 min
October 11, 2025
Daily Star
Tuchel's Premier purpose
THOMAS TUCHEL says England are on their way to playing like a Premier League team.
1 mins
October 11, 2025
Daily Star
WILLIE EYES JOB LOT
WITH the Challenge Cup and League Leaders' Shield already on display at Sewell Group Craven Park, head coach Willie Peters has told his Hull KR team to \"finish the job\" and complete a historic treble at Old Trafford.
1 mins
October 11, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size