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Capello sets sights on Rooney

LONDON (AP) Fabio Capello sees Wayne Rooney as a future England captain. Before that, he wants him to score goals on a more regular basis. After three months as England coach, Capello has identified Rooney as the country's best young star who could... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Wed, Apr 16 2008

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