Rooney named United captain

Manchester United has formally announced that striker Wayne Rooney will be their new captain following the departure of form captain and vice captain Vidic and Ferdinand.

United manager Van Gaal made the announcement before Manchester United final pre season friendly against Valencia.

Van Gaal has also announced that Darren Fletcher will be vice captain.

Following the announcement Rooney told the club website “It is a huge honour for me – and for my family – to be named captain of this great club. It is a role I will perform with great pride.

“Team spirit has always been very high in our dressing room and I am very grateful to the manager for the faith he has shown in me. 

“I look forward to leading the team out on Saturday at our first match of the new season."