Rooney: I'm ready to lead as captain

Wayne Rooney insists he is ready to step up and lead by example in his new role as Manchester United captain.

Rooney: I'm ready to lead as captain
Fri, 15 Aug, 2014 - 21:58

Wayne Rooney insists he is ready to step up and lead by example in his new role as Manchester United captain.

Manager Louis van Gaal named Rooney as the new United skipper on Tuesday night following the 2-1 friendly win over Valencia.

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