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Euro2016: Man Utd captain Rooney taking on backroom coaching role with England

Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney has assumed added responsibilities in the England camp for the ongoing Euro2016.

The Daily Telegraph reports that Rooney is acting as a member of coach Roy Hodgson's backroom staff during the tournament.

He has supposedly taken on a role of mentor to the less-experienced members of the squad and has been taking a lot of interest in tactical discussions with Hodgson.

The 30-year-old, who didn't start against Slovakia, is set to feature in the starting XI against Iceland in the Round of 16 clash in Nice on Monday.

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