Wanye Rooney has been saddled with the responsibility of leading the United team as he has been appointed the captain of the team by new coach Louis Van Gaal.
The Dutchman has been impressed with the England striker's approach since taking over at Old Trafford and believes he will be perfectly suited to the role.
"For me, it's always very important, the choice of captain," Van Gaal told the official club website.
"Wayne has shown a great attitude towards everything he does. I have been very impressed by his professionalism and his attitude to training and to my philosophy.
"He is a great inspiration to the younger members of the team and I believe he will put his heart and soul into his captaincy role." Van Gaal added
Rooney responded saying; "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."
Meanwhile, Darren Fletcher has been appointed United vice-captain, with Van Gaal acclaiming the Scot as a 'natural leader'.
Rooney replaces Nemanja Vidic who departed for Inter Milan early in the summer as captain.
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