Saviour, scapegoat, captain: Rooney prepares for 100th cap

Wayne Rooney hailed as a 'caring captain' by Hodgson ahead of landmark game against Slovenia

Wayne Rooney, England

It's not a word commonly associated with Wayne Rooney, but according to England manager Roy Hodgson his skipper is "a very caring captain".

Hodgson was speaking before the Three Lions' Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia on Saturday, a match that will see Rooney win his 100th cap for his country. Along the way there have been some highs – his performances in Euro 2004, for example, and his 43 goals – intermingled with some lows, including two red cards and criticising his fans on camera.

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