Big Sam is the perfect choice

Wayne Rooney believes Sam Allardyce is the perfect appointment as England manager.

Rooney skippered his county at Eurom 206, where the Three Lions crashed out to Icelande and there were suggestions he may retire from the international stage.

But the Manchester United forward, who turns 31 in October, is keen to continue and is relishing working with Allardyce.

Speaking on United’s preseason tour of China, Rooney told various newspapers: “Yeah, I think it’s a good appointment for England.

“He will probably bring a different way of playing to England and hopefully it’s a good way and we can be successful under him.

“I only know him through teams he has managed. I have seen him a few times off the pitch, but it’s like everyone, I know him through the teams in the Premier League.

“Am I going to carry on? Of course. It was asked of me after the Euros, but yes, I’ll be there.”