Fergie hails captain Rooney

ALEX FERGUSON has backed Wayne Rooney to join his list of illustrious Manchester United captains.

Fergie hails captain Rooney
Wed, 12 Dec, 2007 - 00:00
Simon Stone

Rooney will lead a youthful United side into battle against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico tonight.

Although the England forward was a prime contender to take the captain’s armband with so many key men missing, John O’Shea and Wes Brown are both older and more experienced.

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