Wayne Rooney could well be in line to become England’s vice-captain, according to Roy Hodgson.
The Manchester United forward has missed the first two games of Euro 2012 due to being suspended, but will return to the Three Lions fold against Ukraine on Tuesday.
Hodgson opted for Steven Gerrard as the national skipper, and has confessed that Rooney is in the running to be his deputy.
“We haven’t designated one yet but he is very much a candidate,” Hodgson told reporters, published by Sky Sports.
“Quite frankly, with him not being available we haven’t really felt the necessity before now to decide on that.
“But we are very much considering him for that position, yes.”
Hodgson went on to praise the squad’s integration, and does not feel that club rivalries are apparent.
“It feels more like a club team now, rather than an international team.
“Everyone gets on with each other and there’s a lot of trust between the players and the coaching staff, and everyone’s happy.
“You only have to go to the hotel to see the lads. You’ve got (Manchester) City players playing snooker with United players, Chelsea players playing Liverpool.
“Everyone’s mixing, everyone’s getting on well and there’s a good chemistry between the lads.
“At the minute, it’s certainly the most comfortable I think the team have been off the pitch since I’ve been in the squad,” he concluded.
By Gareth McKnight
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