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Experienced Rooney keen to lead England's youngsters at Euros

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Skipper Wayne Rooney is counting on his years of experience playing for England to help him lead coach Roy Hodgson's relatively young side at the European Championship.

The 30-year-old striker, who is heading into his third continental championship, took the armband from Steven Gerrard in August 2014, before England's Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

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