Former Manchester United boss David Moyes is backing Wayne Rooney's captaincy for club and country. New United manager Louis van Gaal has appointed Rooney as captain to replace Nemanja Vidic, while the 28-year-old has also succeeded Steven Gerrard as England skipper.
"It is a terrific time for Wayne professionally and he is ready for it," Moyes told The Sun.
"At this time in his career, I am sure he wants to take on that extra responsibility the captaincies bring. It could make him an even better player.
"He wants to show that development, he has proved he is a top player, now he will want to show he can take on the responsibility and be a top captain.
"He may be taking the armbands at a difficult time, everyone knows Manchester United are going through a transitional period. I don't think the responsibility will weigh him down but instead help him kick on.
"He has always been a very determined person, determined to prove himself. He has proved himself a great player, now he will want to prove himself as a great captain and I think he will.
"He will want to lift trophies for United and England."
