Odegaard is still 'growing into the captaincy role'

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Martin Odegaard of Arsenal speaks to his side during a team huddle prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2024Image source, Getty Images

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions.

John asked: How do you rate Martin Odegaard, as a player and a captain? Does he have the potential to be thought of as a legendary Arsenal captain, along with the likes of McLintock, Adams, O'Leary and Vieira?

Phil answered: I rate Martin Odegaard very highly, as an outstanding footballer and a fine leader, although I still feel he is growing into the captaincy role and there is a lot more to come from him on both fronts.

If he can lift a trophy, that will help as well - and I do think he has every chance of doing that at some point with this Arsenal team.

You have named some great captains there, including Double-winners Tony Adams and the legendary Frank McLintock. If he gets anywhere near their achievements, he will be ranked among the greats.