The former Sunderland midfielder will wear the armband against Slovenia after the Manchester United man was left out by interim manager Gareth Southgate
Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson will captain England in its upcoming World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
Interim manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed Rooney will be among the substitutes on Thursday evening, though claims the decision was tactical rather than based on form.
And Henderson, who took over as Reds captain from Steven Gerrard in 2015, will lead out the Three Lions as they look to make it three wins from three in Group F.