The Football Association has confirmed the Wayne Rooney Foundation will not receive any of the gate receipts from England’s upcoming Wembley friendly against the United States – but that other fundraising efforts will be put in place to support the charity.

Former captain Rooney will pick up a 120th senior cap in a one-off appearance on November 15 as England supporters are given the chance to give the country’s all-time leading goalscorer a proper send-off.

The 33-year-old, who now plays for DC United in Major League Soccer, has not represented the Three Lions in almost two years.

However, a member of the current England set-up – Manchester City defender Kyle Walker – spoke in favour of the move.

“I think it is good,” he said.

“Wayne was there from when I was 20, he helped me right through my England career.

“I think it is probably the send-off he deserves for what he has done for both English football and England.”

World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst also supports the decision and believes it could benefit Southgate’s up-and-coming youngsters.

“Wayne Rooney has been the best England player of his generation, and his contribution deserves to be recognised,” Hurst told Grosvenor Sport.

“I’m glad that we’ll see him in an England shirt one last time. We’re talking about the record England cap-holder for an outfield player, the national side’s record goal scorer and someone who has been a fantastic servant for club and country throughout his career.

“On top of that, there’s also a lot of money set to be raised for charity, which will be fantastic to see. It’s important for football players to support charities whenever they can, and Wayne is certainly someone who has done that.

“If we’re also talking about helping young players develop in the international set-up, then surely celebrating Wayne’s career in this way is an example to the next generation of England stars.

“It shows them how they can be thought of if they follow Wayne’s example and are as successful as him for England.”