has been named the new England captain
by manager Roy Hodgson.
The 28-year-old takes over from Liverpool's
Steven Gerrard, who retired after England's
World Cup elimination.
Rooney has 40 goals in 95 appearances, and was
named club captain by United boss Louis van
Gaal earlier this month.
"It is something I will take massive pride in doing.
To be appointed captain is beyond my wildest
dreams. " said Rooney on his official website.
England play Norway at Wembley on 3
September in a friendly before their Euro 2016
qualifying campaign starts in Switzerland on 8
September.
Hodgson has named four uncapped players in his
latest squad, with Arsenal's 19-year-old defender
Calum Chambers, and Newcastle's Jack Colback,
Tottenham's Danny Rose and Aston Villa's Fabian
Delph, all 24, in line to make their international
debuts.
Speaking on Rooney's appointment, Hodgson
said: "I gave it a lot of thought but Wayne is an
obvious choice.
"He's the right man and he'll show enormous
enthusiasm and responsibility.
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