Precedent: Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas and Italy's Dino Zoff

With the exception of Neuer’s flaky performance in the German Cup Final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, that pairing are in their prime.

Casillas captained Spain during their Euro 2008 and World Cup 2010 triumphs, recognition for a player who has won a record 128 caps for his country.

The Real Madrid keeper is an iconic figure, but he is not the first to captain his country from the 18-yard box.

Dino Zoff captained Italy from 1978, winning 112 caps and lifting the World Cup after they beat West Germany in the final.

It is a rare honour for a goalkeeper to be named captain, but Hart meets all the modern-day criteria.

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