Post by 7even on May 22, 2006 9:13:57 GMT
England doctor Leif Sward says Wayne Rooney is making a 'perfect recovery' from his metatarsal injuries.
The Manchester United star has been in a race to be fit for next month's finals in Germany after breaking a metatarsal bone in his foot against Chelsea late last month.
The former Everton striker was facing at least six weeks on the sidelines with the problem, with initial fears the 20-year-old may miss football's showpiece event as a result.
However, Sward has given England head coach Sven Goran Eriksson a boost by revealing that Rooney's recovery is progressing well.
"Everything points to a perfect recovery," Sward told The Sun. "I have the highest hopes for Rooney and the World Cup.
"I hope I can give a perfect answer about Rooney after the next MRI examination on Thursday.
"I hope everything has healed good and I can say everything points in that direction. This healing process has been very, very good.
"He can put pressure on his foot now with the special protection he is wearing.
"It seems like Wayne Rooney has the gift of healing quickly - but it's not that strange. Young people have that gift, much more than older patients."
The Three Lions will know more on Thursday after Rooney has a scan on his injury, with the results going a long way to determining his involvement in England's World Cup campaign.
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I heard this on the radio too; ah it was like music to my ears. ;D!
The Manchester United star has been in a race to be fit for next month's finals in Germany after breaking a metatarsal bone in his foot against Chelsea late last month.
The former Everton striker was facing at least six weeks on the sidelines with the problem, with initial fears the 20-year-old may miss football's showpiece event as a result.
However, Sward has given England head coach Sven Goran Eriksson a boost by revealing that Rooney's recovery is progressing well.
"Everything points to a perfect recovery," Sward told The Sun. "I have the highest hopes for Rooney and the World Cup.
"I hope I can give a perfect answer about Rooney after the next MRI examination on Thursday.
"I hope everything has healed good and I can say everything points in that direction. This healing process has been very, very good.
"He can put pressure on his foot now with the special protection he is wearing.
"It seems like Wayne Rooney has the gift of healing quickly - but it's not that strange. Young people have that gift, much more than older patients."
The Three Lions will know more on Thursday after Rooney has a scan on his injury, with the results going a long way to determining his involvement in England's World Cup campaign.
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I heard this on the radio too; ah it was like music to my ears. ;D!
