do you think england has a chance without Rooney?
604732
I hope they do, I'm rooting for them.  But....Rooney had a lot to offer the team, and without him, I don't think they'll do as well.  Then again....keeping my fingers crossed! \n\nMan Utd Fan....Glory Glory Man Utd!
804302
Of course. England didn't play very well against Costa Rica. England has very good players but however they not as good as they well. I hope England improves and goes back to their top form.
1071517
Dream on ,    England don't have a chance..
650242
Dude its always correct to think England should mature up as a team. But you cant win a match without a striker can you, as Michael Owen is injured too and Rooney who is considered as having the caliber of Pele too hits the ground. Moreover there is no better replacement for Rooney in the whole country. Try thinking that way.
1159861
Not at the moment, the big teams have a fluidity and confidence about them that england do not have. They must build the team around rooney and gerard, give them space to create and england will reap the rewards.
1030466
of course, england aint no one man team, who cares about rooney
504372
I think it depends on several factors. Firstly we dont know what suprise Sven has got when it comes to squad selection and actual team selection for the games.\nThe next major factor is which players are going to be fit - Rooney, Terry and Owen currently injury worries and there are still more games to go before the World Cup so anything could happen.\nThirdly, it depends (assuming they are good enough to get through the group stage) on the teams they are selected to face and WHICH England team turns up - if its the one that lost to N.Ireland, Trinadad & Tobago will beat us 5-0. If its the one which beat Germany 5-1 away, then we will definitely have the ability to challenge the likes of Brazil and Argentina for the trophy.\nWith the right (and fully fit) squad, a bit of luck and no Kim Milton-Nielsen, we could go all the way: although I am expecting a Quarter Final place with the possibility further progression.\nLets see....\n\nCOME ON ENGLAND!!\n\noh and stay away from the dreaded penalty shootout!
1176500
we've lost owen, but rooney seems to be back (and could well be fully match fit after an outing against ecuador).\n\ni doubt if any world-cup squad can lose one of its best players and still be a favourite for the tournament - but teams have been lucky in the past (uruguay in particular).\n\nif england can get through to the semis anything might happen.
686189
I would not say no straight away , you lot are putting all of England's chances on one man which is a mistake. You must consider that England have a forty year history of failure concerning the world cup and now it is in Germany 40 years after 1966 , so you'll see that this is a massive motivation and we have to perform well. This will push England and make stronger and more dangerous. Besides , have you seen the squad Sven has come up with? I think our chances are real good , even without Wayne but Wayne#s a strong kid and he might make  it back and just close your eyes and imagine what would happen if england won the world cup , (imagine that whether you like England or not) considering 1966
376064
yes we do have class in nearly every position but rooney is a one off who can turn games. i dont like his attitude or his suspect temprement but as long as he does the business in an england shirt i dont care. Lampard and Gerrard are both class players who can get forward but rooney gives us a very different option to anyone else in attack and in my opinion only joe cole has that edge to turn a game in the way rooney does. But its a team game and collectively we can go all the way . i think we will take 5 strikers and lennon on the left so joe cole can drop into the middle if needs be, rooney should be fit for the Sweden game if the reports are accurate with his injury.
485732
No-one did. It was a 0-0 draw. Manchester United without Wayne Rooney is close to nothing I think.
565093
Wow, when I first read your question I thought you were off your rocker.  Rooney is hurt bad.  But you know what...I started thinking and started believing you.  I hope your theory is correct and he'll be ready.  But seriously....if he broke it in numerous spots (which might be the conspiracy) it will be difficult to be fit for the end of the WC.
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!!!!!!!!
640528
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.
513260
Yes, England will win, Rooney or no Rooney!!!!
1042613
YES!!!!!......especially rooney!....he must play(hope his foot is cure enough 2 play)....
423403
He is expected to return just in time for the tourney. Will he be the same? Owen is injured again also. England will have to change their approach but are still loaded with talent. Lampard, Cole, Wright -Phillips, Gerrard etc. Rooney was not the heart but he was the fire.Erickson does not know what to do. I don't think they are favorites but they can get to the semis and take it from there. Good Luck to them.