Source: SKY_Sports
Fergie - Roo won't be skipper
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed it is unlikely that Wayne Rooney will ever captain Manchester United.
The 23-year-old forward has expressed his desire to skipper the Old Trafford side in the future, but Ferguson said he prefers defenders or midfielders to lead out the team.
"It's difficult for a forward to be captain," United boss Ferguson said in The Sun.
"Eric Cantona was because he was such an influence to young players, they idolised him. But normally you look at midfielders and defenders.
"Wayne will always take responsibility, he has a natural desire for that and will always give 100 per cent."
Rooney is expected to have more of a key role for the Red Devils this season, following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid, and Ferguson believes the best is still to come from the England international.
He added: "When players reach 25 they play with authority and bring calmness to their game."
