Wayne Rooney said he would cherish the opportunity to become England captain, but backed Steven Gerrard to get the job once a new coach is installed to replace Fabio Capello.
"For everyone asking I would love to be England captain. But that's up to new manager to decide. Gerrard is perfect choice for me," Rooney wrote on his Twitter account on Saturday.
Rooney scored both goals on Saturday as his Manchester United side beat Gerrard's Liverpool 2-1 in a stormy Premier League clash at Old Trafford.