Rooney on being captain
By Carly Goodwill
November 30 2009
Wayne Rooney has spoken about the day he led England for the first time, and admitted that he never dreamed he would wear the armband for his country.
While five-time World Champions Brazil added to the sense of occasion for many, Rooney says that being captain of England would mean just as much playing against any team.
Rooney said: "It's a great feeling for myself, something I'm really proud of. But I'm also disappointed with the result, neverless this is something I'll never forget. To be honest it doesn't matter. To captain your country is a great honour against any team, they are number one in the world, but it's just a great feeling. To be honest I never really dreamed of this. I've always dreamed of playing for England, but never of being captain. It's probably happened quicker than I ever thought it would, but I'm delighted."
Fabio Capello made it clear on Friday when doubts emerged over the availability of John Terry that the Manchester United forward would lead the team out in his absence, but Rooney says he didn't change his game as a result. Rooney went on to say "He (Capello) just made me aware that if John Terry wasn't fit then I'd be captain. It was unlucky that John wasn't fit for the game, but I just tried to do my best and do what I normally do on the pitch. It was a difficult game for us" he said. "We created some chances and I felt we should have a free kick on the edge of the box in the first half but that is how it goes sometimes. “Brazil were the better team and they deserved to win. “We are disappointed with the goal we conceded as we should have put more pressure on the ball before it came into the penalty area - we are disappointed with that and the result. “It was a difficult game as they move the ball really well and you have to chase, which is hard to do for 90 minutes. “It is disappointing because we are better than that. Thankfully it was only a friendly, so we will learn and move on."
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Has to be Terry/Gerrard/Barry/Upson/Lampard, imo...
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