Rooney backs Allardyce appointment

Wayne Rooney believes Sam Allardyce is the right man to lead England forward, and the Manchester United captain is determined to remain a key figure in the national team set-up. 

Allardyce was confirmed as the new England manager on Friday after Roy Hodgson vacated the position following their disappointing Euro 2016 campaign, in which they crashed out in the last 16 against minnows Iceland. 

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