Steven Gerrard retiring as England captain is the big news.

And many of today’s newspapers are running with the line that he wants Wayne Rooney to take over.

Elsewhere, Alastair Cook refuses to stand down as England cricket captain amid mounting pressure.

Rory McIlroy continues to bask in his Open glory – one newspaper reveals he’s in line for a £5million payday from Nike after his recent Major success.

See all of today’s back page headlines:

Metro

Daily Mail

Telegraph

Daily Express

The Times

Daily Mirror

Daily Star

The Sun

The Scottish Sun

Daily Record

Scotsman