London 2012 Olympics: Ryan Giggs to captain Team GB football side He said he hoped to bring his "winning mentality" to the side, who face their first match against Senegal on July 26, before the official opening ceremony. Pearce said the appointment was "one of the easiest of my life." He is also "pretty confident" Daniel Sturridge, who was diagnosed with viral meningitis last week, will recover in time for the Games. The Chelsea forward was taken for tests at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington after notifying Stamford Bridge doctors he was feeling unwell. He will not join the Team GB squad for their preparation in Spain but doctors will assess his condition when the rest of the side move into the athletes" village. Casey Stoney, captain of the England women's squad, will also take the role for the Olympics. Meanwhile, Tottenham are set to complete the signing of Ajax captain Jan Vertonghen after the club announced they had agreed terms. Spurs have been tracking the Belgium defender since last season as he helped Ajax claim their second consecutive Dutch title. Vertonghen is due to undergo a medical this week.