Responsibility: Wayne Rooney is set to be named England's vice captain

'He misses very few games, either for his national team or club team, and always plays to a very high level,' said Hodgson.

'It is great to hear that he has this record to beat when he plays against the Ukraine. I am delighted for him.

'It would be wrong to take him for granted. We are very much aware of his qualities and how much we need him down that left side.

'Because he is a quiet man, maybe for a lot of people he does slip under the radar.

'I know he is most comfortable when he lets his football do the talking.'

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