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'Rooney deserves to be captain' - Kane backs striker's England return against USMNT

The Tottenham forward would have no issue handing over the armband for next week's friendly against the United States

Harry Kane has backed Wayne Rooney to captain England when he makes his surprise return to the international fold next week.

Rooney is to come out of international retirement to make his 120th and final England appearance against the United States at Wembley on November 15.

The game has been named the ‘Wayne Rooney Foundation International’, to help raise funds for the former Manchester United striker’s charity.

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