DO WE REALLY NEED ROONEY? HE'S  IRREPLACABLE, But is he REALLY all we have going for us????
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..
1085469
Crouch is not the answer, his positional play is dire.  How the hell is he is classed as an International quality player is beyond me.\n\nI'd play the Portugese with the same line up as we used against Ecuador.  Rooney looks like he's about to do something pretty special to me, and certainly doesn't look to be suffering from his injury.  Give him chance and he will shine.\n\nOne thing is for sure, it's about time the whole team started playing as such and showed more commitment than they have done of late (how much of that is Sven's lack of enthusiasm though?)
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!
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.
1115880
I don't think Wayne Rooney is strong enough to be the single striker on a team. He has always played with another strong foward and without Owen up front with him he doesn't play as well.\nIn the game against Portugal they should go to a 4-4-2 and bring in Crouch to play up front with Rooney.
1114845
YA ROONEY DID A  PERFECT THING !!\nHE TOOK OF HIS SPIKES AND LET HIS SOCKS GO PUBLIC.ALL THE OTHERS SUFFERED FROM STINK AND WE ENJOYED!!\nMOREOVER WHEN PLAYERS LIKE CROUCH(THE GREAT!!) ARE PLAYING..ROONEY THE POOR HAS NO CHANCE.\n\nI STILL DONT UNDERSTAND REMOVING ROONEY INSTEAD OF CROUCHing dog
1174153
crouch is a fucking moron Ive have never seen him play b4 and i don't want to any more! did u see ROONEY warming up i fucking did WOOHOO!! but we cant put it all on his shoulders! but come on boys lampard has a couple of shots but nothing spectacular!
688935
i hate the fact that ruud has been upsetting the camp.... i have been a united fan for over 25 years.... he has no right to do that...however.. i personally will be devastated if he leaves.. i strongly believe he is one of the best strikers in the world right now...and the small amount of money that has been talked about is ridiculous... i still think that we miss beckham and never quite recovered from his loss on the team...with scholes out..saha liable to injury all the time..we are left with the wonder kid Rooney.. there has been talk of a swap including ruud and 14 mill for Torres...that would be crazy....ruud and 14 mill?....we are talkin about a striker who scores like 20 goals in 22 games or something..i agree Torres is good...but how many of these 'fantastic' players from abroad have we harped on about just to see them flop when they attempt British football.... yes we have a diamond in ruud and i think that we should do all we can to keep him until we at least have a tried and tested replacement...on the other hand...how can you have a player that destroys team spirit in training...its a hard one...ultimately i have to put my faith in sir Alex as i have done for countless years..i do believe the man has made a few mistakes though over the years,,,,but then who doesn't...the sales of beckham and jaap staam to mention just 2
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
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.
1061822
I think steven will do great this world cup, With him and Lampard in the middle England should be unstoppable. I know Rooney will do something special this world cup, I just know.
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.
1171066
As much as i dislike Ferguson i have to agree with him, rushing back a player isn't the right move espically as he won't be match fit for any of the matches. Remember David Beckham at the last world cup, same injury, he was rushed back and had a poor tournament, jumped out of a tackle which cost us a goal.\n\nThe opposition will be smart and will kick and stamp on rooney's foot when he plays whenever they get the chance. So i wouldn't expect rooney to be the same player he usually is for england, as the injury will always be in the back of his mind.
234026
I think he is good too,but not better than any one,Of coarse he looks better than Saha coz he is too way stronger,but van nestrloy is better than him,he got experince.Rooney is goin' to get much better in near future coz as I think will be well experinced.So,U seems a wayne fan.Good luck for both,Rooney & Man united.thnkx for the 2 points,hope they r 12,LOL>\n:)
496662
If all what I hear is true, then he certainly has the potential to be the hero.  He is very young, unknown and there is no pressure on him, unlike if Rooney was fit and playing.  There will be a lot expected of Rooney if and when he plays.  Theo doesnot have this pressure, he has nothing to lose.
550214
Sure hope so! I hope Erikkson includes him in the final squad. I agree that it'd be a risk, but I believe in Wenger.\nWenger says the lad has it, & I think he should start a few & score for England!
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.