Why does everyone think that without Rooney, England will do Rubbish?
603345
they will not be as strong on attack as they were going to feature rooney allot with owen as a second striker!!\nNow all of a sudden it is owen and who?????\nEngland has lacked strikers for a few years now!!!
611593
Surely england can win the world cup.The rooney factor is impoetant in this context.But let's hope for the best!
634760
Most agree their is no English striker who can replace Wayne Rooney. In this case, why not bring in Carrick, who has had an excellent season, as a holding midfielder. This would allow both Gerrard and Lampard to undertake attacking roles (supporting Owen) in which they have played this season. They have both scored more than Rooney this season for clubs, but tend to underperform for England due to defensive duties, which would be filled by Carrick.
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.
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!
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
932369
Rooney is a vicious thug who stamped on a man's groin and gets involved in brawls.  He is a liability who risks his team being reduced to 10 men.\nBefore the World Cup, all we heard on the news was "Rooney's foot".  Ironically, it was his foot which got him sent off in our final match.\nAfter Beckham was sent off in the 1998 World Cup, he was booed at every ground he played at.  Why isn't Rooney given the same treatment?\nAnyway, is Rooney that good a player?  He has never achieved much at European or world level.\nSteven Gerrard is a much better "ambassador" - and should be England captain in my opinion.
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!
1034135
Yeah totally over rated, at least crouch has scored in this world cup, as Gerrard, replacing rooney to do it. Don't get me wrong, he does try hard, but he is too stupid to realise that he is not actually that good. Like a bee. According to the laws od physiscs a bees wings are too small to get enough lift to be able to allow the bee to fly, and yet, fly it does. why? nobody has explained physics to a bee.\n\ntherfore Rooney plays like he does, because he is to thick to realise he can't.
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...
1064955
Although home-advantage doesn't always matter in a Germany/England rivalry, Germany is going to win that game and that home court advantage will help. Both received a boost with the return of Ballack and Rooney, but England have to show a lot more because they boast a complete team on paper. They supposedly have a very good goalie (who is said to be a good penalty kick stopper). I'm not convinced with the few plays he was involved in vs T&T. He didn't seem to good coming out of the goal line. Then there's the midfield, one of if not the best on paper, but they're not sharp playing off of their forwards. Then there's Beckham. I've never paid much attention to him but seeing him play I don't know how people say soooooo much about him. His right footed crosses/free kicks are probably the best in the world, but, if you ask me, that's all he has: He can't defend, he can't header, he can't kick with his left foot, so he's got a lot to prove to live up to everyone's expectation. England's frontline needs Rooney so I won't peg on them without him. The defense hasn't been tested much but they've been solid when required. So with England having a lot more to prove in my opinion, I don't think they'll quite do it against a German team who although isn't at its best form, it's always a very dangerous team in a world cup. My prediction: Germany 1, England 0.
1105749
Rooney with his pace and power sure can make the english attack look better than what it did yesterday. it was mediocre! but let's be fair to Owen and Crouch, they didn't have much coming their way from midfield. Lampard and Gerrard in the middle of the park didn't work as well as it should be. may be only one of  them should be playing at a time, this is not a disrespect to either of their ability as a player. Gerrard looked distinctly uncomfortable playing behind Lampard. \nalso, if Owen is taken off, why replace him with DeFoe? why do we have Theo Walcot in the team for? with your main striker Rooney injured, isn't it the perfect time to bring him on? \nEriksson looked confused and got us more so.
538064
dont panic, england supporters..we will survive.we might not have so called "star" striker..whatever.. but we have a great team.. and if rooney recovers by the time for WC that will be a bonus for the team..if not, we still have as much chance as any other country..
1055492
im english , and i agree that a)  england are over-rated and b) all the hype bowt 66 is embarasing  and c) we wont win the world cup. but....... that aint really a basis for scottish people to slag them off, even the most proud scottish person would have to accept the national teams crap and the leagues a joke. must say though they have produced some awesome players in the past... just not at the mo..
1141598
For those who don't understand, Rooney is Wayne Rooney, a footballer playing for England in the world cup.\n\nI hope he does make a difference, they need some kind of inspiration, I can't believe how badly we're doing!
513260
Yes, England will win, Rooney or no Rooney!!!!
617197
There is no chance for England to win the worldcup without Rooney.So many good players had injured.They haveonly 1% of chance for winning the world cup