Burn captaincy a 'no brainer' - Anderson

[Getty Images] Dan Burn was the "standout candidate" for captain, says former Newcastle defender John Anderson. The club confirmed the 34-year-old England international would take the armband following Bruno Guimaraes' exit to Arsenal, while Joelinton was given the vice-captaincy. "I think it was probably a no brainer," Anderson told BBC Radio Newcastle. "A local lad, loads of experience, grew up supporting the club, had knock-backs throughout his career and kept going. It just shows that if you work hard enough and keep going that your dreams can come true, and all of a sudden he goes to a World Cup. "So, bags of experience there. Dan Burn was the standout candidate. I know Thiaw had the armband [in pre-season] but Burn still hadn't reported back. "Joelinton is the interesting one. You just hope that because of that added responsibility that he doesn't get too carried away and too aggressive because we know he can do that." Listen to the full reaction below or on BBC Sounds here