Wayne Rooney has insisted that he will 'give everything he's got' to succeed as England captain.

The 28-year-old, who has been capped 95 times for his country, replaces recently retired Steven Gerrard as Three Lions skipper.

"As a kid I always loved the occasion of watching a big England game on the television," Rooney said in a statement. "Back then I had a burning ambition to play for my country. Now to be appointed captain is beyond my wildest dreams.

"I would like to thank Roy and the coaching staff for having the belief and confidence in me to do the job. I hope I will have the full backing of the fans.

"I am their type of player once I am on that pitch. My only thought is to win and give everything I have got. Sharing that desire will be the way I want to captain the team."

Roy Hodgson believes that the role will take the Manchester United striker to 'a new level'.