Manchester United's English striker Wayne Rooney takes a free kick during the pre-season football friendly match between Manchester United and Valencia at Old Trafford in Manchester. north west England on August 12, 2014. Wayne Rooney has been named Manchester United captain by new manager Louis van Gaal, the club announced Tuesday, August 12, 2004. The 28-year-old England striker succeeds Nemanja Vidic after the Serbia defender left United at the end of last season to join Inter Milan. "For me it's always very important the choice of captain," said van Gaal in a club statement issued after United's 2-1 friendly win against Valencia at Old Trafford on Tuesday. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)
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