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Jamie Carragher has backed James Milner to succeed Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain.

The Manchester City midfielder looks set to complete his switch to Anfield on a free transfer, after reportedly deciding on a move to Liverpool.

Jordan Henderson is the current vice-captain for the Reds, and has been largely tipped to take over the armband with Gerrard heading to LA Galaxy to finish his career in the MLS.

However, Brendan Rodgers has never confirmed that will be the case, and Carragher believes Milner could challenge him for the role.

"The news of the likely arrival of James Milner at Liverpool throws up a few questions, I think it's a very good signing a free transfer who can play in a few positions and got great experience," Carragher told Kicca.

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"The fact that Brendan Rodgers wouldn't confirm Jordan Henderson as this seasons captain even though he was captain in Gerrard's absence last season makes me think him and Milner could be competing for the armband."

Carragher also sees Milner playing in a central, attacking role where he can influence play, rather than in a holding role or playing out wide.

He added: "Rodgers will have spoken to him about where he sees him fitting in but he's very similar to Henderson and I have no doubt one reason he's joining is to play in a more central role rather than out wide."

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