Wayne Rooney to remain as England captain under Gareth Southgate

Southgate officially turned his interim title into a permanent one on Wednesday.

Wayne Rooney to remain as England captain under Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate began his four-year mandate as England manager by confirming Wayne Rooney would stay on as captain and promising to redefine the culture around the team.

Southgate officially turned his interim title into a permanent one on Wednesday but has long been the lone candidate and has had plenty of time to ponder his first steps in the job.

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