Source: Telegraph
Debate: should Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney captain England?
Just three games into his comeback, Ferdinand was forced to pull out of Manchester United's win over West Ham, forcing him to miss England's clash with Egypt on March 3. [LNB]With Ferdinand possibly becoming the first England captain to surrender the armband before taking it up, the debate over who should restore pride in the Three Lions has now lingered for too long. [LNB] Related ArticlesRio Ferdinand out of Carling Cup finalManchester United 3 West Ham 0Man United v West Ham: previewOwen: Rooney could extend my England exileGill is not the enemy withinUnited players rooting for NewcastleIt is likely that Capello will ask Steven Gerrard to do the job, although in-form Rooney has a claim given he had the role for the defeat by Brazil in Qatar last November. [LNB]If Capello went with Rooney, he could not pick anyone in more confident mood at present. He took his goal tally to 27 this season against West Ham, which is only 15 fewer than Cristiano Ronaldo managed in his stellar 2007-08 campaign. [LNB]If England harbour dreams of winning the World Cup, Rooney has to remain 100 per cent fit. [LNB]But would captaining England stifle his current form? Or would it unfaze the striker and turn him into a great leader? [LNB]-- Have your say below[LNB]
