Ben Davies says he is "incredibly proud" to captain Wales for the rest of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Tottenham defender Davies is set to lead his country in two matches this month and two in November after injury ruled out regular skipper Aaron Ramsey.
Wales face Gibraltar in a friendly in Wrexham on Wednesday before hosting Croatia in Cardiff on Sunday in a qualifier of huge importance.
"Aaron's a great player and to be without him is a blow," said Davies.
"It gives the boys who have come in in his absence before another chance to show what they can do and we're excited for the games.