Leeds United midfielder Ethan Ampadu speaks of pride in captaincy discussion

Ampadu has left Thorp Arch this week to join up with Rob Page’s Wales squad ahead of fixtures against South Korea and Latvia during September’s international break.

Speaking prior to those fixtures, Ampadu was quizzed on various topics, including his summer move to Leeds United, as well as representing his country.

With 44 caps already to his name, Ampadu is among the more experienced players in Page’s squad, in terms of appearances but certainly not due to his age. Still 22, Ampadu has already appeared at the FIFA World Cup and European Championships.

Currently, only a handful of Wales teammates have been capped more times than Daniel Farke’s new recruit: Wayne Hennessey (108), skipper Aaron Ramsey (82), Ben Davies (78), Connor Roberts (48) and Harry Wilson (46) have all amassed more outings for The Dragons.

“It would be an honour if I was ever given that responsibility,” Ampadu said, preparing to face South Korea in a friendly on Thursday evening.

"I've worn the armband when Ramsey has come off a couple of times and I take immense pride in wearing it. But, for now I've got to do my job on the pitch and whatever can happen in the future, can happen in the future.”