Fabio Capello says Wayne Rooney ticks all the boxes as a
potential future captain of the England national
team.
The Three Lions coach is yet to settle on a permanent
skipper and, amid rumours that Rooney could be handed the role
in next month's friendly against the United States,
Capello sees no reason why the United striker shouldn't get
the armband.
"Wayne Rooney is young but I believe in the future he could be
captain of England one day," he said. "I am undecided who will be
captain for the next game. But I do believe Rooney could one day be
captain.
"He is a leader, he is a good example on the pitch. We need to
give him a bit more time to get some more experience and mature a
bit. The good thing is he has got a big margin of improvement ahead
of him."
Rooney's evolution into one of the most complete strikers around
makes him England's deadliest weapon at just 22. However,
Capello still sees one area of Rooney's game which needs
honing.
"He is the most talented young English player," he said. "He is
very good at everything. The one thing he can improve is the number
of chances he puts away. He doesn't convert as many as he could but
I am sure that will come in the future."