Swansea City defender Alfie Mawson has expressed his desire to fill the leadership void at the club left by the summer departure of Ashley Williams.
The 22-year-old moved to the Liberty Stadium from Championship club Barnsley for £5m just before the end of the transfer window.
He made his long-awaited debut on Saturday in the goalless draw with Watford and received plaudits from fans, pundits and manager Bob Bradley.
"I'd like to have the same impact [Williams] had when he came in here," Mawson is quoted by Sky Sports News as saying.
"He was a League Two player, but he helped the club rocket up the leagues and played at the Euros in the summer.
"Not so much football-wise, but being a leader. That's what some say is missing at this club because Ashley left a big hole in that respect. If I can take on that role I'm happy to do so."
Williams made over 350 appearances in eight years for Swansea before his summer transfer to Everton.
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