Frank Lampost And Steven Gerrard Dug Up...

[Arksided]

As much as I loved Wayne Rooney as a United player, I don't understand why he's being named for a friendly against USA... with Croatia coming up... a genuine Qualifier.

[tonyav]

I don't either, Arky. A good article about it here.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/wayne-rooneys-england-return-wont-be-a-proper-football-match-fans-should-ask-for-their-money-back/ar-BBPme6M

[rowanwitch]

It's a chance to say goodbye properly. Apparently, .....

[Hopkirk]

I bet he won't be on the pitch for long.

[Ken4155]

My guess is that he will only make a cameo appearance, Arky. 20 or so minutes in the second half, maybe. It's not as if we're thinking of building a team around him :-) And i also believe Southgate knows his side to face Croatia already.

[Hopkirk]

If he scored a hat trick, he starts against Croatia

[chelle7272]

Good article Tony.
I don't get it either, I'd rather have Stevie back :) if we're gonna hand out caps for fun

[DTCwordfan]

agree - why don't they arrange a separate testimonial, a non international and they could bring back Ray Wilkins, Cyril Regis, Bobby Moore, Kevin Beattie, Ron Springett, Ray Wilson, Jimmy Armfield, Billy Wright, Alan Ball, Emyln Hughes, Johnny Haynes, Bobby Robson, Paul Madeley, and even Stanley Matthews

and Paul Alcock to referee. Who to play - it has to be Germany....

[Hopkirk]

John Terry already has his kit on, just in case.

[DTCwordfan]

there in his box, hopkirk?.....

[Arksided]

Thanks for your opinions, seems most agree and for the link Mr.AV.

[andy-hughes]

As I understand it, Rooney will be on the bench, and probably come on in the last ten minutes, so the stats will say he played.

[tonyav]

Gareth Southgate brands England a ‘strange country’ after Wayne Rooney criticism

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/wayne-rooney-cap-international-gareth-southgate-england-usa-friendly-croatia-a8624596.html