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England have named their new permanent captain ahead of Euro 2016.

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Wayne Rooney was officially handed the England captain's armband by Roy Hodgson on Tuesday to signal a new era for the Three Lions. England manager Hodgson announced last week that Rooney would be his new skipper following the international retirement of Steven Gerrard. VIDEO Scroll down for Wayne Rooney: It will be a proud moment to walk out as captain . Skipper: Rooney is presented with the captain's armband at England training this week . New era: Hodgson and Rooney are looking to lead England to success at Euro 2016 . Hart; Stones, Jones, Cahill, Baines; Henderson, Wilshere; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rooney, Sterling; Sturridge. Rooney - who was also named as Manchester United's new captain this summer - will lead England out for the first time on Wednesday night. England take on Norway in a friendly at Wembley before travelling to Switzerland on Monday for their opening European Championship qualifier. Rooney, 28, has earned 95 caps for England since making his debut back in 2003. Gearing up: Rooney trains ahead of Wednesday night's friendly against Norway at Wembley . Been there before: Rooney has worn the England armband during matches but not as permanent captain .