Wayne Rooney has been named England's new captain by manager Roy Hodgson.

The 28-year old Manchester United striker takes over the reins from Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, who retired after England's World Cup horrible elimination.

The striker, who has scored 40 goals in 95 matches, was named Manchester United's captain by United manager Louis van Gaal in August.

On 3rd September, England will play against Norway in a friendly match before their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign begins in Switzerland on 8th September.

Team manager Hodgson has named four uncapped players in the latest squad, with Arsenal's 19-year old defender Calum Chambers, Newcastle's Jack Colback, Aston Villa's Fabian Delph and Tottenham's Danny Rose to make their international debuts.

When Rooney made his debut in a friendly match against Australia on 12th Feb, 2003, he became the youngest player to play for England. He scored his first goal in 2003 against Macedonia in a European Championships qualifier.

Rooney has captained England twice ? in a World Cup qualifier against San Marino in 2012 and in a pre-tournament friendly with Brazil in 2009.

Rooney has said that he will seek advice and suggestions from Gerrard on the England captaincy.