Will Rooney be fit for any of the World Cup?
597727
No. He needs at least 6 weeks out and even then he will prob only be able to just start traing again. So there is no chance he is gonna be match fit enough to have any impact on the tournement. Thank god he is only young roll on 2010.
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.
1177249
Brazil seem the best bet while England is looking good this time especially if Rooney can play. Argentina and Germany need to be more consistent while Spain and Italy have to live up to their expectations. Netherlands, provided they can qualify from the group, also look strong in their attack.
379006
I take it you mean Rooney. He is having a scan tomorrow so fingers crossed he's ok 40 days to the WC yet.
1185506
I don't think England should use Wayne Rooney for the group stages, as they should save him for the knockout stages. The fact that he might be fit for the group stages means that that he will probably be fitter for the knockout stages than if he wasn't so fit for the group stages.\n\nCome on England!!!!!!!!
601627
England have a great shot this year, even if Rooney may be out (fingers crossed he aint) alot of the players on the team, are at their peaks too.
1089938
I guess there are two strong candidates, Lionel MESSI from Argentina and Wayne ROONEY from England. \nI wd say its gonna be Rooney
508077
I`m sick of all the hype about this because its detracting from the rest of the team/squad.Rooney is a unique English player and I think he should travel regardless but our chances of winning the world cup are a degree less likely without him.
540779
Yes i think he will be fine before the world cup.\nYes Shevchenko's absence will be a big blow for Ukraine
544608
Rooney's last scan is on 14th of June so he will be ready for the 2nd round. No problems
253845
OMG....Rooney and a healthy Owen is your best bet.  Most teams would love to have those two up front.  I like Crouch and Defoe, but come on.....they are no where near the striker of Owen or Rooney.  Seriously, think about this.  It's the World Cup...you are the coach of England.  Your country is watching....who are you putting up front?
662635
Rooney is a fabulous young player but has still time to mature. He will be a great loss to England if not fit in time. I do not think England will get near the final. I think we are going to see Argentina and Brazil if they do not meet earlier. You will also see Gerrmany go very close
569111
Well rooney is a strong lad....its sad he's down wuth the injury at this point of time...but as a fan i wish him well and i am certain..he will be in the england squad....and will be the talisman of england to win the world cup...
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!
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.
1072125
Yes.  Rooney didn't score any goals in England's WC2006 qualifying games.  They qualified without him, so they'll be able to compete without him.
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.