Well, today's the big day...June 7th...the whole England supporting community holds their breath for star player Wayne Rooney. He will undergo the defining CT scan which will decide his World Cup fate: dazzle among the stars, or watch from the comfort of his home.
Personally I couldn't care less whether he actually gets to play or not. Brilliant as he may be, the team is not built around him. England has a lot of players which can stand up to be counted when the time needs them. Look at Gerard, Lampard, Cole, Owen, Crouch, to name a few. It is they, and not Rooney alone, who will decide England's fate in this championship.
Of course it'll be a massive boost if he can play; another headache for England's opponents. No one denies his extreme talent and skill: slick dribbling, powerful bursts or runs, good with both his feet. His presence or absence will be felt either way.
We will know in a few hours time. And so will he. He is young, and has at least another four World Cups ahead of him. Sir Alex is right to nurture him, bide his time and let the wounds heal. There are other World Cups.
So we all wait...
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
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