United name Rooney as captain
Rooney takes over the captaincy from Nemanja Vidic who left for Inter Milan at the end of last season.
The Red Devils number 10 has been in good form building up to the new season.
United finished outside the top four last season and will not feature in the Uefa Champions League.
The Dutchman faces a daunting task to reclaim the glory days at the Theatre of Dreams, he needs to ensure his side finish in the top four and qualify for Europe's elite tournament next year.
Van Gaal's first assignment will come in the form of Swansea City at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, his team has not lost a match since he took charge.
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