Sports World News of Tuesday, 30 August 2016Source: BBCAllardyce retains Rooney as captainWayne RooneyWayne Rooney will continue as England captain, with manager Sam Allardyce saying it was an "easy decision". Allardyce said Manchester United captain Rooney was "hugely respected by his peers" and has "enjoyed the responsibility" as captain. But Allardyce said Rooney had been "an excellent captain for England" and as the most senior squad member was the "right choice to lead the team". "You would hope the captain would make a decision on the pitch if he felt it needed to [be made]," said Allardyce, 61. "Wayne Rooney's position has changed at Manchester United and that is where I will play him," Allardyce said.

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