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England manager Roy Hodgson claims United's troubles are piling the pressure on captain Rooney

Captain Rooney could feel armband burden, says Hodgson

England manager Roy Hodgson hopes captain Wayne Rooney does not become weighed down by the responsibility of wearing the armband, but admits the pressure of the job could affect his performances.

The 29-year-old striker, who is expected to win his 100th cap against Slovenia next Saturday, replaced Steven Gerrard as skipper in August after the Liverpool midfielder retired from international duty following England's poor World Cup showing.

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