Rooney: Capello is just fab

Wayne Rooney believes Fabio Capello is the perfect choice to lead England over the next four years.

The Italian has signed a four-and-a-half year deal with the FA following Steve McClaren's exit last month.

Rooney is looking forward to working with his new manager and hopes Capello can transfer his phenomenal success at club level onto the international stage.

“His record at club level is brilliant so I’m sure he can bring something extra to England as well," explained the 22-year-old. "I was pleased when he was appointed because his record is the main thing.

"It’s always exciting when you get a new manager and I'm very interested to meet him and work under him.

“As an Englishman you want the best man for the job, who is going to try and help us win trophies. And, personally, I think he is the best man.”

Rooney insists Capello will have the full backing of the squad when he takes charge of his first game against Switzerland in February.

“Hopefully, we can win something for him and help him become a legend for England," declared Rooney.

“The main thing is to win your games. Hopefully we can do that as a team and I’m sure we’ll be giving 110 per cent for the new manager."