Rooney welcomes Allardyce as England coach

England captain Wayne Rooney has welcomed the appointment of Sam Allardyce as national team manager while confirming he is not planning on retiring from international football after the country's disappointing Euro16 showing.

Allardyce was appointed England coach on Friday on a two-year contract, replacing Roy Hodgson, who quit following the team's last-16 exit from Euro at the hands of Iceland.

"I think it's a good appointment," said Rooney, who is in China as part of Manchester United's pre-season tour.

"He will probably bring a different way of playing to England. Hopefully, it's a good way and we can be successful under him."

The England skipper, who is also his country's highest goalscorer, said he had no intention of retiring from international duty.

"Am I going to carry on? It was asked of me after the Euros, but yes, I'll be there," the 30-year-old added.