What kind of impact do you think Wayne Rooney will have in his first world cup finals ?
351422
Rooney is a big game player.  He was awesome 2 years ago in Portugal at the Euros and is likely to be even better now.
320548
Wayne Rooney, in my opinion, is one of the worlds next superstars...and he may already be considered that today!  If you look at his stats, every year his numbers have improved.  Starting with Everton and now with Manchester United, as well as his play with the national team.  If you look at his unoffical site, it lists his acheivments and stats...the guy gets better every year!  He is the next David Beckham
604214
Theo will get some playing time! First you have to think that England's front line is not as strong with out Rooney in the line up. Even if he is in, he won't be able to play 100 percent. I think that it is highly unlikely that he will be an impact at all. As of yesterdays training report he seems to be handling it very well ( Theo) and has even scored some goals which have given him a big boost. The other reason of why he will be in is that The coach has to prove why he brought him up to the Senior squad. He has not played in the Premiership therefore he has to justify it to England and the world. And believe me he will be fun to watch, and might be even get to score a goal.Remember that it's England's coach last time as head coach. He will want to leave a good impression. The question will be at what stage of the cup will he be in.
417892
I think Lavolpe should forget about personal problems and start thinking about the world cup. What stupid excuse to say that he does not fit with the way the team will play? He can play any position and any way
1090116
The best team! Not England... I don't follow football, but I just know there's no point in getting worked up over it, it's the same every year, the whole 'gallant loser' trip, and 'If that decision/penalty/corner/bar room brawl/ middle eastern war had gone our way, we'd have got it' analysis...\n\nWayne Rooney? My prediction is that he will be on the bench, then he'll try to play, then everyone will cheer, then he'll have to come off because it's hurting him.\n\nThere. I don't follow football, and I have an opinion on Wayne Rooney's ankle injury. That's the all-pervasive modern media for you. At least I can vent some of my spleen about that by moaning on this answer site ;) And where else am I going to voice the opinion I never wanted to have in the first place?\n\nSeriously though, may the best team win, and the best of our awful British luck to our lads...
658534
totti fit\n\nRooney will have his next scan on may 25\n\nhttp://www.worldcup2006news.net/2006/05/22/rooneys-fast-recovery/\n\nShevchenko is facing serious doubts\n\nhttp://www.worldcup2006news.net
504372
I think it depends on several factors. Firstly we dont know what suprise Sven has got when it comes to squad selection and actual team selection for the games.\nThe next major factor is which players are going to be fit - Rooney, Terry and Owen currently injury worries and there are still more games to go before the World Cup so anything could happen.\nThirdly, it depends (assuming they are good enough to get through the group stage) on the teams they are selected to face and WHICH England team turns up - if its the one that lost to N.Ireland, Trinadad & Tobago will beat us 5-0. If its the one which beat Germany 5-1 away, then we will definitely have the ability to challenge the likes of Brazil and Argentina for the trophy.\nWith the right (and fully fit) squad, a bit of luck and no Kim Milton-Nielsen, we could go all the way: although I am expecting a Quarter Final place with the possibility further progression.\nLets see....\n\nCOME ON ENGLAND!!\n\noh and stay away from the dreaded penalty shootout!
576297
He won't play. Ferguson has confirmed that Rooney will not be going to Germany before he's fully fit. Owen needed total 4 months of recovery for similar injury and it seems Rooney will take more than 6 weeks to fully recover. We have to face reality of a World Cup without Rooney. Thank God Ronaldinho is  still healthy!
1141598
For those who don't understand, Rooney is Wayne Rooney, a footballer playing for England in the world cup.\n\nI hope he does make a difference, they need some kind of inspiration, I can't believe how badly we're doing!
406270
It will not be Ronaldinho because he is not a striker. It will be a striker -- I think Eto'o and Sheva are the best pure strikers, but Cameroon didn't qualify and I don't think Ukraine will advance far enough to give Shevchenko enough games. The same holds true for Thierry Henry and France.\n\nNeither Ronaldo nor Adriano are on top form, so I tend to discount them.\n\nI think that out of Italy, Holland, England, and Argentina, three will reach the semifinals. For this reason, I need to consider Toni, Van Nistelrooy, Rooney, and Crespo. Since Argentina and Holland are not guaranteed to even escape their group, I have to lean toward Rooney and Toni.\n\nI think Rooney is a special player and this could be his tournament to shine. On a hunch, I will choose Rooney.
670626
I think Totti will not be at the world cup, even though he is back and walking. Wayne Rooney has a better chance at playing yes he has a fracture yet his problem is not as big as Totti. Rooney is also younger and looks much stronger than Totti so I think that Rooney will be playing at the world cup.
385900
Beat Brazil 2-1 in the final, 1 for Rooney, 1 for Lampard, 1 for Ronadinho!\nAustralia for semis!!!
504300
Very good if he plays. Those who consider his youth/inexperience a handicap should remember wayne rooney and Michael Owen, both of who shone on their 1st major international outings at a young age.
239729
I'm an Arsenal fan, & I don't think you can even compare those three right now. Messi is easily the best of the three. Rooney is good, but still nowhere near greatness just yet. Give him a few more years & see how he develops. Will he be able to curb his temper & attitude?\n\nCesc is learning really well & doing better in each game, but he still has a way to go. But yes, given time, I believe he can definitely be a huge force to reckon with.
425766
rooney has a serious injury similar to the one he got in euro 2004 that kept him out for 10 weeks, the medical staff said at that time that he would be back in 6 weeks but rooney turned out to be a very slow recoverer and was back in 10 weeks,this time the medical staff say that he will be back in 6 weeks but its a doubt, now he is under some serious treatment that includes an oxygen chamber invented by sir alex ferguson to try and get the boy back in time for the world cup , i am sure every football lover will be praying for rooney to get fit in time because he is such a joy to watch and would be a great loss if he did not make it and england's chances would be cut very much , me as an argentina fan have my fingers crossed that the boy will be fit on time and we will have a great time watching him play the way he does , god bless you wayne rooney
565093
Wow, when I first read your question I thought you were off your rocker.  Rooney is hurt bad.  But you know what...I started thinking and started believing you.  I hope your theory is correct and he'll be ready.  But seriously....if he broke it in numerous spots (which might be the conspiracy) it will be difficult to be fit for the end of the WC.
1015155
That was a fun game. Honestly, I expected Spain to win. Until now, France hadn't been exactly excelling. All their goals were kind of, unexpected. I liked that. Especially Zidane's. Considering this will most likely be his next to last pro-game. And probably his last goal too. I highly doubt France will do much against Brazil, and some are saying that it shall be the payback for the World Cup final in '98.