Jordan Henderson to captain England
Wayne Rooney will officially be dropped for England’s game vs Slovenia on Tuesday.
Rooney was booed by sections of the crowd at Wembley on Saturday when England beat Malta 2-0, after several poor performances for Manchester United so far this season.
He’s going to be dropped to the bench tomorrow, the same place he has started the last 3 Manchester United games, making way for Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson to captain his country in the game.
Rooney did respond to the decision from interim manager Gareth Southgate in the pre-match press conference,
“I’ve played 13 years non-stop for England and given everything, and the time comes when you are not the first name on the team sheet,” he said.
“It is a chance for other players. I’m not denying my game in a difficult period. I’ve been on the bench the last few games for Manchester United but that’s part of football.
“Of course you want to play but I understand and respect the Gareth Southgate’s decision, and I’ll support the players 100 per cent, and try to help them get three points tomorrow. I’ll be ready to come off the bench if needed.
“I show great pride in playing for my country, whether that’s from the start or from the bench. Of course you want to be on the pitch, but my role as captain won’t change off the pitch.”
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
