Is Wayne Rooney the new Paul Gasgoine? He sure fits the profile.?
607223
yes!!\nfor sure rooney best fit paul's vintage boots\ni think they were from the same spoiled mould.
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.
641158
Rooney ... defo ... he's from Croxteth in Liverpool ... you gotta be well hard too live there !!!
615224
Well I watched the England celeb's v England legends that was played at Craven Cottage yesterday, and I have to say, the celeb's looked quite good, but the legends were excellent. They countered the better fitness of the younger celeb team, by exceptional positional play, and silky skills, and they linked up very well together, especially as some had never played with each other before. Beardsley looked dangerous enough that he should still be in the Premiership, and Seaman probably kept them from winning easily with some great first half saves.\nIf the rest of the world can link up together like legends did, I am sorry to say, but I think ROW should do it.\n(P.S - Send Beardsley to partner Owen in Rooney is not fit!!)
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.
474074
Can only be Owen & Rooney if they're fit. Although Sven, being quite the out of touch Manager that he is, may choose to bring back the Vassell then let him mount Crouch the donkey and the two of them can ride off into the German sunset together. Beyond Rooney and Owen, I really hope he takes Defoe and Bent. Although, Ashton & Harewood might have a chance - whatever, I'm just a one-eyed, out of touch, dreaming Hammers fan who hopes to win a ticket to the World Cup by answering this!
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.
725261
he is..he is the est coach they will ever have and i honestly have tons of respect for the guy..he desciplines like no other...he tells his young players to stop being immature and start playing football....he works with a bunch of immature and inexperienced players and brings them as champions........how else do u think C. ronaldo and rooney play on one team after the WC feud?
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.
902341
As a football fan who doesnt support chelsea or man u , i think people slag drogba off either because he looks a bit ungainly, or basically coz they are jealous. Yes hes doesnt move like a traditional kinda stiker but he is a class player. Anyone slaggin him coz he is black should just grow up. He is a footballer not a terrorist. Personally i dont think he is a good all round as rooney is ( im not a man u fan ) rooney has the potentional to be the best player the country has ever seen but for me the best player in the world at the moment is Mr vavavoom , Thierry henry, sorry chelsea fans but nobody has the composure, skill, vision and just all round genius of thierry.
674791
wayne rooney may be the winnor, because he is younger. he has much more future than shrek. right?
142640
defenitly not Ronaldo or rooney (he dont have enough experience yet). it may be (i hope)Henry.\nbut there are other players like Sheva, Crespo, totti, del piero, cisse, trezeguet, Ronaldinho.....but i think HENRY
1042613
YES!!!!!......especially rooney!....he must play(hope his foot is cure enough 2 play)....
1144505
yes they have certainly improved with the return of the fantastic ballack...he seems to have brought out the confidence and fight in them... podolsky was awesome last match... i hear my team manchester united have been lookin at him... so he can't  be bad.. maybe we will meet in the final... but spain and argentina look the biz too... we are just holdin on... i hope we have another gear cos this one we are on now just wont do!
499428
I disagree with what Gagga_gary said about Walcott being the "next wayne rooney" when I havent seen the Current Wayne Rooney in top form as of late.I do Believe walcott has skills,no doubt about that or arsene wenger wouldve not bought him.But its the world stage, He hasnt played one regular game in the senior lineup yet.I was surprised that he didnt pick darren Bent, who is in good form this season. I see walcott in the 2010 world cup,not this one.But with football,you never know what might happen.He might shock everybody in the world cup.........or Maybe Not.
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.
439964
For overall impact and hard work i would have to go with Rooney...I am sure you have seen how hard he tries to recover a bad first touch or pass.  I would like to also state that the Saha has also shown flairs of his past abilities now that he has recovered from all his injuries.  Ruud isn't having one of his better years and Ronaldo though quite skilled still requires more maturity.