Van Gaal: Rooney is ready for leadership

Louis van Gaal is sure Robin van Persie will have no problem accepting Wayne Rooney as the new captain of Manchester United.

When Van Gaal was appointed United boss in May, bookmakers made Van Persie favourite to take the captain’s armband at Old Trafford.

Van Persie captained Van Gaal’s Netherlands team at the World Cup, and the two Dutchmen have a very good working relationship.