By Phil Duncan for MailOnline Follow @@PhilDuncanF1 Wayne Rooney has been unveiled as the new England captain. The 28-year-old Manchester United skipper succeeds Steven Gerrard after the Liverpool star retired from international duty following England's disappointing World Cup campaign in Brazil. Lampard, England's vice-captain at last summer's World Cup where the Three Lions failed to win a game, also announced his retirement earlier this week. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Roy Hodgdson: Wayne Rooney as captain not guaranteed game Moving forward: Wayne Rooney has been handed the England captaincy by manager Roy Hodgson Leading from the front: Rooney has been named Manchester United captain by Louis van Gaal
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The 28-year-old replaces Liverpool's Steven Gerrard after his retirement
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He follows in footsteps of Bobby Moore, Bryan Robson and Tony Adams
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Rooney beats goalkeeper Joe Hart and defender Gary Cahill to the captaincy
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