Roy Hodgson admits Wayne Rooney is next in line to captain England
Sunday 14 October 2012 09:55, UK
Image:Wayne Rooney: England's captain-in-waiting, according to Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson has confirmed Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is England's captain-in-waiting.
Trophy target
Rooney has admitted he wants to eventually become England's full-time captain and is dreaming of leading his country to a major success.
"As a young player, your dream is to play for England and once you do actually play, the next step is to try and captain your country," noted Rooney.
"I've done it now, it was a great honour and a great feeling, and hopefully one day in the future it can be full-time.
"But I also want to help England to be successful. To be successful is a dream, not just myself but everyone in the dressing room.
"Can I hold a trophy up (as captain)? I hope so. It's a long way away. But that's the stuff of fairytales."
