5 players who can replace Wayne Rooney as England captain

England v Scotland - FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier
Who will wear the armband for the Three Lions now?

3) Joe Hart

Scotland v England - FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier
Joe Hart is currently the most experienced player in the England squad

The Manchester City goalkeeper on loan at West Ham has had a tumultuous year ever since Pep Guardiola arrived and it has seen his stock fall. However, he still remains a key member of the England squad.

Hart is, after all, the most experienced international in the squad at the moment. Aged 30, the goalkeeper has 72 caps to his name. No other player has even 60.

However, the one thing that may prevent Southgate from entrusting the captaincy to Hart is the rise of Jack Butland. The 24-year-old from Stoke City already has one foot in the door and if not for his injuries last season he may have even sealed his place in the starting lineup.

Hart has a season to re-establish himself as England's no.1. But West Ham's troubles so far may prevent him from sealing his place unless he repeats his heroics from seasons past when he was one of England's best shot stoppers.

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