Like clockwork: Wayne Rooney receives manager’s plaudits after England bag three points in Swiss siege
Wayne Rooney shined in England’s opening Euro 2016 qualifier last night, leading his team to victory and earning the plaudits of his manager.
Tuesday Team Talk: Give Roy Hodgson’s new crew time to sow their seeds and England can blossom again
Manager Roy Hodgson will be hoping his players can replicate the growth they have shown with their clubs on the international stage so that, with time, patience breeds hope and better results at major tournaments.
Basel brush: Wayne Rooney’s England message lacks boom boom as he admits Switzerland may sweep up
Captain Wayne Rooney is not inspiring much optimism ahead of his first competitive match as skipper – claiming England will settle for a point in Switzerland tonight.
Central to his plans: Midfield may be Wayne Rooney’s Swiss role for England in Basel
Despite scoring the only goal in the friendly against Norway on Wednesday night, the England captain’s performance in an advanced role brought him widespread criticism.
Piccadilly Pulse: Do you think Wayne Rooney should be captain of England?
In his first appearance since receiving the captain’s armband full time, Wayne Rooney’s penalty gave England a 1-0 win over Norway.
Phil Jones backs ‘composed’ Rooney to shine as England skipper despite Norway snoozefest
England captain Wayne Rooney’s penalty gave The Three Lions a 1-0 win against Norway in front of a sparse Wembley attendance of just 40,181.
King of the jungle: England’s Wayne Rooney wants to end Three Lions trophy hunt while he’s skipper
Wayne Rooney hopes to end England’s half century of failure and captain the Three Lions to some elusive silverware.
Tuesday Team Talk: England don’t deserve sell-out Wembley crowds – they must earn fans’ respect first
After yet another disappointing, disheartening and disillusioned World Cup campaign, the international frendlies are back – and so could be the empty seats of Wembley Stadium.
Comment: Wayne Rooney has already achieved greatness… just look at the stats
With Rooney’s elevation to England captain his Manchester United appointment, the 28-year-old is arguably achieving greatness before our eyes though all he ever seems to get is criticism.
Best, Cantona, Beckham, Ronaldo: Follow that Angel! Can Man Utd’s Di Maria shine in no. 7 shirt?
Before he has even set foot on a pitch as a Manchester United player, British record signing Angel Di Maria has been touted a miracle worker but he has big names to emulate having been given the famous no. 7 shirt.
Fans, we need you: New England captain Wayne Rooney calls for ‘hair-raising’ noise again
Roy Hodgson named the 28-year-old England skipper on Thursday ahead of their friendly against Norway next Wednesday, as the team prepares for a long Euro 2016 qualifying campaign that begins in Basel against Switzerland on September 8.