Do you think Rooney will not play in germen?
491060
Yes. No.  Maybe. I don't care.
1037856
I'd disagree on Wayne Rooney, solely because he hasn't played yet. Of the players I've seen, Arjen Robben (Netherlands) has got to be one of the best young players around, he's only 22 and yet he's playing as though he's a veteran of the team.
548868
Hi, everything at the moment is wayne rooney what are we going to do without him, I tell you what we will do,get nother striker that will impress as all like rooney did in 2002 and we will reach the semi finals and probably lose but I tell you what the english are proud people so no mater what happens sven will get the team to a point that english people will yet again find another wonderful striker to become their hero, gazza, owen, rooney, who is next ?????
1126201
Yeah for sure.\n\nIt sounds like we're gonna start the game with Rooney and Owen up front, and they're both sick-notes at the moment and will probably last about 60 minutes each.  Hopefully when he subs one of these off he will bring Walcott on for a run.\n\nSven's also on about not playing either Gerrard or Lampard because they both have a yellow card, so I'd like to see Carrick get a game, but you just know he's gonna play (the useless for England) Hargeaves
422827
Heskey!? You must be blind! Shouldn't be playing in the bloody premiership (and isn't haha), let alone for england - strikers will be Owen (despite crappy newcastle medical team), Rooney (hopefully will be fit for later stages although chances are, not group stage), Defoe (can be alright... sometimes), Crouch (god nooo!! but sven's choice) and Darren Bent. Maybe. Won't be Heskey, James Beattie or Darius "can only score against villa" Vassell. I think we still have a chance, I mean, you can't completely write us off... but Rooney's injury and the complete shambles that is the FA's handling of the next manager have provided great obstacles.
626287
wayne rooney is most likely out of the world cup because of his foot injury,which is said to be even worst than first thoought. but erikisson is still naming him on the sqaud with some hope that he will be ok. it would be really sad if he misses his first world cup with the big boys. as for michael owen he is said to be fit in time for the world cup so don't worry. any more details contact me at sweetasusual_07@yahoo,com. cool
406903
No. He is a good player and would be certainly called up if he was from an other country. There are very good players in his position in Argentina like Riquelme , Aimar and Messi.\nI think he did a big mistake when moved to Bundesliga, good players should not play for small clubs.
668319
'Taking the piss'!  I like that.  No Walcott will not play much (unless he excells, which no one really knows how he will do, not even Sven).  Defoe will be called into action, Rooney will not even come close enough to gamble on.  So you will be looking at a strike force of Defoe or Crouch and Owen if he lasts, then Walcott.  \n\nIs Sven Drunk.. maybe, his justification for taking Walcott sounds as though he took a couple wabbly pops. So yes.
1002931
good chance he might come on as a sub,england short of strikers and rooney isn't fully fit
1122298
rooney will scan his foot today(wednesday)....if everthing goes well, he will be playing for england. try finding the latest news about it on any football websites rather than waiting for the newspaper next morning.
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)
641685
No he's better in Centre Midfield where he fulfills his ability as an extrmeley diverse player.\n\nBut he could be played supporting a striker like last night that was a good parternership I think. Walcott supported by a good player like that might prove to be an extremely good parternship. \n\nI think the Rooney hype is overexagerrated and we shouldn't be focused on him so much. We can win without Rooney we've got the midfield and defence to support our stikers. Owen's still good and supported by Gerrard then thats a good combination.\n\nEngland all the way!
653232
Course they can! :D Football is not a one-man game, and if they all start depending on Rooney now, well... that'd mean trouble. Loads of it. :) Anyway, even without Rooney the team's still got the skill, the passion, and the drive to win, so yeah, they'll definitely be okay. And they might even go all the way if they put their hearts into it. *Wishes the team muchmuchmuch luck*
458515
I think Rooney is too rash to understand the meaning of pressure. For him it's all about winning, and his frustration will give him the drive to succeed and overcome any pressure on him. Besides, he'll have plenty of assistance from Lampard and co.
597973
England will win their group most certainly.  I think whoever steps in for Rooney (i.e. Darren Bent, Crouch, Defoe, or even Joe Cole) could step in for him admirably.  He is a great player, but his absence should make the players still around play that much harder!  Keep in mind they have Owen, Gerrard, Lampard, and Joe Cole, guys who never seem to have a hard time finding the net when it is necessary!  I think they will get to at least the quarterfinals, but I am pulling for them to go all the way.
593920
As of now he should not play.\nBut if he could improove he'll surely get a chance.
439380
Firstly, the allegations have not been proven, certainly not in terms of the vast amounts of money he is said to have lost.\n\nBesides that, gambling is not the same as drug offences or assault. He has earned his wages, he can do whatever he likes with it, whether he buys a lambourghini, a flat in the post side of London, or a pacific island.\n\nAnd England already have a shortage of good strikers. Without Rooney, you can kiss the World Cup goodbye.\n\nIt is time we stopped supporting the tabloids when they go around printing all sorts of rubbish about players. Rooney just won a libel law suit against the Sun for allegations that he slapped his girlfriend around. He is already facing enormous pressure to perform for England, isn't it about time we left his personal life alone?