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Sam Corne intends to lead by example after being confirmed as Maidstone’s new skipper. Several players wore the armband during pre-season but it’s midfielder Corne who’s got the nod from manager George Elokobi. He steps up having been vice-captain to Gavin Hoyte last season. “Over pre-season we all shared the armband and the gaffer had his reasons for that but it was nice to be named captain,” said Corne, 27. “It’s a nice individual achievement but also it makes no difference to what I do on the pitch. “Regardless of whether I have the armband or not, I like to help the boys out, organise, and…

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