Five replacements for Steven Gerrard as England captain

England are looking for a new captain following the announcement by Steven Gerrard that he was retiring from international football.

Coral experts have put their heads together and done Roy Hodgson’s job for him by assessing the likely candidates to take over the armband.

Wayne Rooney (4/9)
Odds-on favourite and Manchester United talisman Rooney is the most-experienced name left on the England roster following Gerrard and Frank Lampard stepping down. The 28-year-old could rack up a century of caps by the end of this calendar year if he features in all of the Three Lions’ remaining matches.

Given his now mature age, Rooney will be expected to lead England from the front in qualifying for Euro 2016. The only thing that could count against him in Hodgson’s mind may be whether or not he has the discipline to keep himself in check. Rooney must stop roaming and play his position properly, trusting instead in teammates to give him service.

Gary Cahill (7/2)
Chelsea centre back Cahill, also 28, has really grown into international football during the World Cup cycle. A regular in central defence, his no-nonsense approach would make him a credible candidate. The big question mark over Cahill is does he have the personality to lead?

Joe Hart (5/1)
Number one Hart is a vocal presence both for club side Manchester City and country. Barking orders at his defence shows he is no shrinking violet. Goalkeepers are not often given the armband in English football, but if you look to the continent, the likes of Gianluigi Buffon and Iker Casillas have lifted major trophies, so that’s food for thought.

Phil Jagielka (20/1)
Everton captain Jagielka is the only player listed that actually skippers a side at club level. He will turn 32 before England next play, however, so if Hodgson were to plump for him, then it would not be a long-term appointment, leaving a subsequent decision to be made in two years’ time.