Daniel Holdsworth will captain Salford in their final season at The Willows

Salford City Reds have appointed Daniel Holdsworth as their new captain for the 2011 Super League season.

The 26-year-old Australian half-back, who joined the club last season from Canterbury Bulldogs, signed a new three-year contract in the summer.

"Daniel was an influential player in his first season and a performer of the highest level," said coach Shaun McRae.

"I feel he is the right person with the right attitude to take the mantle from long-serving captain Malcolm Alker."

Former captain Alker retired at the end of last season to take up an assistant coaching role at the Willows.

Holdsworth said: "It's a great honour to be taking on the role of captain at Salford City Reds.

"Malcolm leaves a big void, but I hope I can do justice to the role and look forward to leading the Reds out in the final year at The Willows in what will hopefully be a successful season."

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