''He is a good leader, sets a very good example and has a lot of terrific qualities that you would associate with being a captain", Jackett told the Evening Post. "This time last year he played the first game of the season and then I left him out for the next two games. It was a big deal Press-wise that I had left him out and there was a lot of media attention on that decision".
Martinez returned with the rest of the squad for pre-season training on Friday and is set to begin his fourth season with the South Wales club.