Source: Daily_Mail
New dad Wayne Rooney proves a born leader for England in Qatar
First a father, then captain of England. November is turning into quite a month for Wayne Rooney, although that did not stop John Terry poking fun at his biceps.[LNB]'We had to make it a little bit smaller,' grinned injured skipper Terry, when asked how he thought the armband had suited the stand-in captain.[LNB]Rooney's muscle, unlike his temperament, is rarely questioned. Only a few months ago, his manager at Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, confessed that the striker was 'not ready' for such responsibilities as captaincy but the 24-year-old seemed to take it in his stride.[LNB] Up in arms: England's stand-in skipper Wayne Rooney takes a tumble after a challenge from Brazil defender Thiago Silva[LNB]There was no lion-hearted speech in the dressing room and he could not alter the direction of a one-sided game but Rooney answered England manager Fabio Capello's call to lead a depleted side and refused to let his head drop as they came up short against a team ranked the best in the world.[LNB] Brazil 1 England 0: Fabio Capello's second-string out-classed in Qatar Matt Upson states his case to overtake Rio Ferdinand as England's new middle manConfused Foster ponders United exit in battle to retain England No 1 jerseyMANCHESTER UNIITED FC
