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Slovenia vs England: Wayne Rooney ‘DROPPED’ for Three Lions’ World Cup qualifier with Gary Cahill or Jordan Henderson set to captain side

Gareth Southgate makes bold call over skipper with fellow senior stars ready to wear the armband at Stadion Stozice

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WAYNE ROONEY will be DROPPED for England's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia - according to reports.

Gareth Southgate is ready to drop the flagging Manchester United forward-turned-midfielder.

Wayne Rooney was criticised for his below-par performance during England's game against Malta
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Wayne Rooney was criticised for his below-par performance during England's game against MaltaCredit: Getty Images
Wayne Rooney played in England's 2-0 win over Malta at Wembley
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Wayne Rooney played in England's 2-0 win over Malta at WembleyCredit: Getty Images
Wayne Rooney played the full 90 minutes against Malta at Wembley
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Wayne Rooney played the full 90 minutes against Malta at WembleyCredit: Getty Images

That means either Gary Cahill or Jordan Henderson will wear the England armband against their Group F opponents.

Sky Sports anchor Jim White tweeted: "It's my understanding that Wayne Rooney won't start in Slovenia - Cahill or Henderson will captain England."

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It's not just England that have looked at dropping Rooney, who is 31 this month.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been forced to relegate the forward to the bench after a series of below-par performances for the Red Devils.

He came off the bench during United's 1-1 draw with Stoke and could not inspire his side to the three points despite fellow sub Anthony Martial scoring the opener.

Wayne Rooney came off the bench for Manchester United in their 1-1 draw with Stoke
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Wayne Rooney came off the bench for Manchester United in their 1-1 draw with StokeCredit: EPA
Wayne Rooney has been on the bench for Manchester United in recent matches
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Wayne Rooney has been on the bench for Manchester United in recent matchesCredit: Getty Images

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