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Man Utd ace Rooney: I must be England leader

Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney admits he's become more of a leader inside the England camp at this summer's Euros.

The superstar striker is suspended from the Three Lions' first two games and revealed coach Roy Hodgson offered him an extra week off before the team flew to their Poland base.

But Roo, dubbed Wazza, chose to spend extra time with the squad - and has boosted morale by helping Our Boys chill out between games.

He said: "I need to be more of a person around the dressing room and hotel, helping to get people relaxed more.

"I've a job to do there as well as on the pitch when I come back playing.

"We've got a big squad and a good squad. I just have to make sure I'm in there, getting in among the lads and getting in the spirit with them."

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