Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that the burden of carrying England’s hopes is the cause of Wayne Rooney‘s form at the World Cup. The striker failed to find the net in four appearances for England in South Africa and never looked like producing the kind of form he produced at Old Trafford [...]

Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano has issued a “come and get me” please to Manchester United. The impressive forward will not sign a new contract with Sevilla and has made it clear he’d like to leave the Spanish club.

Germany star Mesut Ozil insists Germany are not afraid of England striker Wayne Rooney. The 21 year old playmaker has been one of the stars of the tournament so far, and he believes the German’s mentality will see them through tomorrow’s last 16 encounter with England.

Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon has claimed that Frank Lampare is more important to England than striker Wayne Rooney. The Chelsea midfielder has been a passenger so far in England’s two group games against the USA and Algeria, but Dixon believes if Lampard can find the form he so regularly produces for Chelsea he can [...]

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has criticized Wayne Rooney‘s performances for England at the World Cup. The striker, dubbed ‘Mary poppins’ because of his lack of personality, claims Rooney should be doing a lot more to help England progress to the next stage.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has backed England striker Wayne Rooney to come through the recent criticism of his performances. The Manchester United striker has looked out of sorts in England’s group games against the USA and Algeria, but Ronaldo believes he will weather the storm

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has admitted that it would be “a dream” to team up with Wayne Rooney and would love it if the Manchester United striker signed for Barcelona. The Argentine superstar says he would personally beg the Barca president to sign Rooney, because he’s in the elite group of players in the world.

England captain Steven Gerrard believes Wayne Rooney will be able to keep his temper in check, even if he’s provoked by opponents. It has been claimed that England’s group opponents watched Rooney’s undisciplined performance in England’s last warm up against PLatinum Stars and are preparing to taunt Rooney in the hopes of getting him sent [...]

England striker Emile Heskey has defended team mate Wayne Rooney from the  criticism he received for his behaviour in England’s last warm up match against Platinum Stars on Monday.

John Terry admits Wayne Rooney‘s temperament makes him nervous, but believes it will lift the team at important times. Rooney was the subject of a telling off by referee Jeff Selogilwe following the 3-0 victory over Platinum Stars for his foul language and abusive behaviour, but Terry believes