Roy Hodgson announces new squad and captain

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at 12:58 on Thursday 28 August 2014

Wayne Rooney is the new England captain, manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed.

The Manchester United skipper inherits the Three Lions armband from Steven Gerrard, who retired from England duty after the World Cup.

Rooney said: “To be named as England captain is a dream come true for me personally and of course my family.

“It is something that I will take massive pride in doing."

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