Waz: Injury latest.

[Busby Boy]

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Sven Goran Eriksson will know more on whether Wayne Rooney will feature for England in this summer's World Cup on May 25.

The Manchester United striker is due to undergo a scan on his broken metatarsal later this month and until Eriksson obtains his results, he is keeping his cards to his chest.

It has been suggested the likes of Frank Lampard or Joe Cole could fill in as a second striker should Rooney miss out, but the Swede is crossing his fingers on Rooney being fit.

When asked when Rooney will be with England, Eriksson replied: "I have no idea. It's difficult to say.

"I'm waiting until after the 25th of May for the scan. We'll know after then."

The England coach is remaining philosophical on his side's chances even if Rooney misses out.

"It would be a pity (to be without Rooney). Things would be better with him. We won't stand and fall on one player."

With Liverpool's Steven Gerrard in such impressive form for The Reds in an attacking role it had been suggested he should push forward more for England.

However, Eriksson is happy with his international role, although he is not ruling him out of filling that second striker role if Rooney is not fit.

"I've known for many years Gerrard can play in a lot of positions," he continued. "One is as second striker.

"It depends a lot on what will happen with Owen and Rooney. We haven't decided where to use him.

"I think after 25th of May we'll know what's going to happen with Rooney. I'm hoping to use Rooney and Owen up front, but Gerrard is an option up front.

"Gerrard is one of the best midfielder in the world. He's been important for Liverpool for years."

[Busby Boy]

So, it looks as if the decision made on Wayne Rooney's inclusion in the England squad will be made a week tomorrow (25th May).

I want him to make it because it would be great for him to be able to showcase his talents to the world, although he does that with United, the World Cup is the main tournament. But, if it means him playing anything but 100% fit then I'd be happy for him to stay in Manchester work on his fitness and get ready for winning the title with United.

England team with Waz:

Robinson
Neville - Ferdinand - Terry - A.Cole
Beckham - Gerrard - Lampard - J.Cole
Rooney - Owen

England team without Waz:

Robinson
Neville - Ferdinand - Terry - A.Cole
Beckham - Carrick - Lampard - J.Cole
Gerrard
Owen

What are your thoughts on Rooney? And, the side with and without him? Or maybe, you just don't give a fuck, lol!

C'MON ENGLAND

[unitedinhardcore]

depends who we are playing.
if we're against a non-top team then i would prefer the first one because you don't need the defensive minded player, however, against a top team the second one is better.

that said would prefer the second team with a fit waz to replace gerrard.
better still, gerrard on the right and beckham on the bench.

[Busby Boy]

I don't like all this Beckham-hating people do. He is a worthy captain of England, rather him than a dirty Scouse Gerrard or cheating Cockney Terry

[unitedinhardcore]

mufcadz said:

I don't like all this Beckham-hating people do. He is a worthy captain of England, rather him than a dirty Scouse Gerrard or cheating Cockney Terry

i don't hate beckham.
from an ex utd pride point of view i prefer him there.
but for england's chances in the world cup i think there are better options....

can't stand john "i want to be a goal keeper" terry. want him to be england captain as much as i want l'arse to win tonight.