why is it Rooney do list amoung the players going for world cup?
483471
By alll his preformances, Wayne Rooney deserves to be put into the starting line-up of the English team as soon as he is well enough. That is one world class player!
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.
1085776
It's an English side and suprise, suprise....It's Chelsea! They have 17 players at the World Cup for 9 different countries, although they won't all be Chelsea players next season...\n\nEngland: John Terry, Wayne Bridge, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole\n\nCzech Republic: Petr Cech\n\nArgentina: Hernan Crespo\n\nFrance: Claude Makelele, William Gallas\n\nGermany: Michael Ballack, Robert Huth\n\nGhana: Michael Essien\n\nHolland: Arjen Robben\n\nIvory Coast: Didier Drogba\n\nPortgual: Paulo Ferreira, Ricardo Carvalho, Maniche (technically, although he's a a loan player)\n\nSpain: Asier Del Horno\n\nThe mighty Arsenal are a close second by the way, with 16 (if you include Rosciky)!
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*
1114013
ethics? the medics checking rooney out are all on the official payroll of the team. not too safe either when it comes down to how much recuperation time they should have.
604539
No way! It's the English style- always lose a player right before the world cup in a stupid meaningless game when everything was already won. Even if United had won all 3 and Chelsea lost all 3 there is a 12 goal difference that United were not likely to make up. So why play Rooney the full 90 minutes? Stupidity
629459
Goalkeepers - God help us if Robinson gets injured or sent off\nDefence - Strong\nMidfield - Strong but should have picked Scott Parker instead of Jenas\nAttack - Oh Christ, Owen if he is fit then fine. Lennon, worth a place as a late sub. Rooney, will England still be in the competition by the time he is fit to play? I would still include him though. Walcott, next world cup maybe, not this one. Crouch, bad joke the most unathletic looking player I've seen picked for England - no pace, no power, no stamina, weak shot, not even that good in the air.  If Rooney is not fit then we will play 4 5 1 so we might as well take a player who has proved he can do it even Beattie or Davis (Bolton) would be far better options than Crouch.\n\nI think it is all too easy to see Englands dreams turning to disaster with the current squad.  Maybe like this - first game Owen breaks down and is out of the tournament, later Robinson brings down a player who's broken through - sent off + game ban.  James comes on + midfielder subbed James makes late howler England lose 1 - 0.  Second game pressure on no striking options second howler from James lose 1 - 0 good night Vienna.\n\nThis would be a disaster given the overall strength of the squad but could easily happen with the risks Erikson is taking.  And as a final worry if it needs a blood and thunder speech at half time in the final group game to get the boys going who's going to give it - Erikson or McClaren, both are pitiful.
564319
It would not be fair comparing Rooney to Henry at this time, because there is still a cloud of doubt that Rooney would even be at the world cup. But if Rooney was to be fit, i will give it 100% to Rooney.\n\nThere is a way that boy plays that is marked with dedication and patriotism. Also he seems to be lucky playing for country more that even for his club Manchester united. Henry from competitions after competitions have shown that he is unique for his club arsenal, but when it comes to playing for France, it seems that spark around him that makes him a terror in the league whether at home or in Europe, disappears. I hope he is different this year and at this competition because i love to watch him play. But i give it to Rooney if he is 100% fit
484489
yes, I don't know what Erickson was thinking when he invited a 17 year old kid to play on world cup, you have Be atty or Vassel as a better substitute for Rooney!  I hope he gets better for next round of World Cup.
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
1153358
The Main blame will go to Wayne Rooney i agree. Also to the age of alot of their older players. I truly believe that they go into the world cup every year nig headed and thats their main problem.
1101287
See, Wayne Rooney is a one of a kind talent.Soccer is a game meant for talented individuals forming up teams in search of success.Soccer isn't a game where you're automatically guaranteed a place just cos you look pretty.Sure he isn't handsome like Becks, but he has the skill.Ronaldinho isn't the hottest guy alive,but no one's doubting his skill.So why should we treat Rooney any differently?
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.
363630
I think Rooney has something to prove.....he will be highly motivated to score.  Ronaldhino has a lot of other scorers on his own team to compete with.  Rooney is by far the best scorer for england.
554999
They are dreaming if they think he will be fit to play at all in the world cup. Once his leg heals he won't be fit enough to play for a few weeks, by that time it will be all over. The problem for Sven is there is no one else, Owen played his first game of the year last week, so he is out of practise, all that is left is Defoe and Peter "can't score in a brothel" Crouch.
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.
683643
the England B team are those players that might not necessarily be playing in the world cup, but are in the reserves or on the bench. However all were named in Sven's squad recently.\n\nwhich means? Defoe is not in the main team (he is in the standby squad), but he will play tomorrow because Sven wants to see what he can do in case Rooney doesn't recover his fitness. etc\n\nHe will also give Theo a game - cause lets face it, we all want to see what the kid can do!