New Peterborough United captain will lead by example

The 23 year-old was a surprise choice to wear the armband in succession to transfer-listed forward Johnson Clarke-Harris with manager Darren Ferguson revealing he looked for someone ‘who sets the right example in the way they train and look after themselves.’

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"It did come as a surprise to me,” Mason-Clark, who has been at Posh for less than a year, stated. “But i’m not afraid of the opportunity

"It’s 100% an honour for and my family, but my manner won’t change. I will still be the same Ephron. It won’t affect how I play.

"You don’t have to be the loudest on the pitch to be a good captain. The manager mentioned me leading by example and that’s what I will try and do.

"I looked up to Jonson Clarke-Harris and how he conducted himself as captain on and off the pitch.

"It’s a new set of players for next season. We will be young, but there is still plenty of experience and we will help and lead each other on the pitch.

“It will hit me when I lead out the team in front of family and friends at the stadium, but I am sure the other lads will help me.”

Mason-Clark will skipper Posh against a Premier League side in a private friendly at St George’s Park on Friday (1pm kick off).

There will be no match updates on social media, but a report and reaction should be available after 4pm.

“I’ve not experienced a facility like St George’s Park before,” Mason-Clark said. “it’s a great place to work and playing top opposition is useful as well.”