Monday, November 14, 2016

Rooney out of Spain game, Henderson to captain England (Reuters)

Britain Soccer Football - England Training - St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent - 10/11/16 England's Wayne Rooney during training Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine Livepic

England captain Wayne Rooney has withdrawn from the squad for Tuesday's friendly against Spain with a minor knee injury and returned to Manchester United for further tests after missing training, the FA said in a statement. Earlier on Monday, England interim manager Gareth Southgate confirmed that Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson would lead the team against the 2010 world champions at Wembley on Tuesday. Jordan Henderson will be captain," Southgate told a news conference.


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