How to save terminal command as application

Does anybody know how to save this terminal command as an application? This is the command that I use to backup my computer, but it is annoying having to copy and paste it into terminal every time I want to use it. Here is the command:
sudo rsync -auE --progress / /Volumes/Backup
If I Paste this into terminal, it asks me for my password, then starts backing up. When I enter it into automator or applescript editor, there is an error. Thanks in advance!

I tried saving a shell script command in an Applescript but when I run the script, it runs but then I get a spinning wheel, as if the script is in an endless loop. Can someone clarify what I need to do?
My script:
do shell script "/System/Library/CoreServices/Finder.app/Contents/MacOS/Finder & disown"

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