Arsène Wenger says Tony Adams’ intelligence and “strong pride” made him the perfect Arsenal captain. The former England defender was handed the armband in 1988, aged just 21, and would go on to lift 10 major trophies with the Gunners, becoming the only player in English football to captain a title-winning side in three different decades. Adams was honoured with a statue outside Emirates Stadium and, to celebrate the legendary defender’s 49th birthday this week, Wenger revealed what made him the best person to lead Arsenal for 14 years. They always surprised you and they were always much better than you predicted they would...
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