now a lot of people seem to think that Rooney is the player that is going to take the world  by storm.?
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Ronaldinho will Definantly Come out on top Cause hes just been working son hard for this world cup, but one other player i've seen that i think will also make some buzz is Christiano Ronaldo. The way he plays is just out of this world. hes definantly gonna get his name on the scorebords.\nPs: that crap about ryan giggs was mad funny. lmao
1002931
good chance he might come on as a sub,england short of strikers and rooney isn't fully fit
513813
I think if luck goes our way for once, and our best players remain fit then we have a cracking chance of winning the World Cup. Wayne Rooney is a-list, as we all know.  However, England have other superb players, who can shine on the World Stage. Gerrard, Lampard, Terry, Cole, the list goes on. So may of our best players have had really good seasons, and won trophies. I think that Owen will be a massive hero this summer. Come on!
679687
I think it is highly doubtful. He is still in the squad and going into oxygen chambers. However, Sir Alex Ferguson said on the weekend that it was a "forlorn hope" that he will play. However, Sven-Goran Erikkson has still got him in the squad until Rooney says he can't make it. However, Uri Geller is praying for him which shows how desperate it is.
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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
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If all what I hear is true, then he certainly has the potential to be the hero.  He is very young, unknown and there is no pressure on him, unlike if Rooney was fit and playing.  There will be a lot expected of Rooney if and when he plays.  Theo doesnot have this pressure, he has nothing to lose.
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no walcott is a different type of player...more like Thierry Henry...skilful, fast and graceful. Rooney's game is a power game, he's the natural successor to Alan Shearer... I'd say the better question is - will Walcott eventually replace Michael Owen and be Rooney's permanent partner for England? The answer is likely yes but not for a while.
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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
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We all care, but the media are making him out to be the only person who is playing for England who can win the World Cup for us.....if I was playing for England I'd be getting seriously pissed off about it....especially if my name was Michael Owen.
501902
Wayne Rooney is the cause of all this trouble..
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Don't be stupid sloop...Sven's done a great job with England,his records excellent,and if he manages to win the cup for us he will be every ones hero and all will be begging him to stay on,He is a world class manager!i do think that Maclaren will be good as well but this is Sven's time and Maclaren will have his time!\n\nGoing back to the question...i trust Sven's decisions on who he takes and will back him all the way.he has the option to change Rooney at the last minute if needed and i think that Owen will be ready so no..its a good squad,and i think we have a great chance!COME ON SVEN'S ENGLAND!!!\n\nOh and i think Theo's a masterstroke.
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Wake -up call for all present:  Ronaldo was just replaced in the 69th minute.  He's a little overweight and not performing that well.\n\nKlose is now an easy pick seeing as he already has 2 under his belt - no-brainer and #1 favorite.  Same goes for Rosicky.  \n\nCrespo - maybe.\n\nDrogba more than likely won't make it past the next round.  \n\nOwen also left the pitch earlier than planned - as soon as Rooney is healthy again, he can go back to Newcastle for a long vacation.\n\nHenry also needs to make it into the half-finals.  They won't.\n\nRaul maybe\n\nShev maybe\n\nVan Nistelrooy longshot, but feasable\n\nAnd now the player you forgot:  Ronaldinho.  He will win the Golden Boot 2006.
720231
No chance this time...Rooney injured...crap manager...Owen doubtful ( even if he goes, he'll hamstring as usual)...Defence shaky at times...all down to sven gormless erika jonston..sorry to say he is the worst manager England ever had...The world cup will prove it.
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i have watched this match. it seems that the possible players who would like to play this year wc in germany are not exorting much to their ability for a fear of being injured and that is the reason MU could not beat sunderland as so many world class players are playing for MU who are simply not taking any risk . moreover MU is not going to win this year premier league ,so player like rooney, ronaldo, rio ferdinand are not playing to their potential.can't help sir furgution .this is professional football ,you have to accept the reality.
502543
No one can replace Rooney... that is a fact.  But, I do believe that they will make the right choice and take someone else who, while he might not be Rooney, will add skill to the game and they will have a chance (but it is a tough group they are in)
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dont panic, england supporters..we will survive.we might not have so called "star" striker..whatever.. but we have a great team.. and if rooney recovers by the time for WC that will be a bonus for the team..if not, we still have as much chance as any other country..
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As much as i dislike Ferguson i have to agree with him, rushing back a player isn't the right move espically as he won't be match fit for any of the matches. Remember David Beckham at the last world cup, same injury, he was rushed back and had a poor tournament, jumped out of a tackle which cost us a goal.\n\nThe opposition will be smart and will kick and stamp on rooney's foot when he plays whenever they get the chance. So i wouldn't expect rooney to be the same player he usually is for england, as the injury will always be in the back of his mind.