Why Wayne Rooney Is Under Most Pressure for England at the World Cup

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Published: June 10, 2014

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He may be closing in on Sir Bobby Charlton's goalscoring record, but failure to produce the goods in Brazil when the World Cup kicks off in just a few days will mean Wayne Rooney's England legacy will forever remain incomplete.

The Manchester United striker has long been the player England have pinned their hopes on, yet when it has come to the biggest stage, he hasn't quite scaled the heights we've grown accustomed in the Premier League.



There's always been something missing.

Injuries and fatigue have played their part, but now aged 28, this summer's World Cup has a hint of being the last chance saloon where Rooney is concerned.

Should England qualify for Russia 2018, it's difficult to imagine a 32-year-old Rooney being as vital to England's cause as he has been for so many years. It's difficult to imagine him even making the squad, or being a first-choice selection.

In his prime, Rooney's fitness has always remained a concern—his lifestyle and club commitments often taking their toll. Add to that weary legs brought on by age—and potentially more injuries—and he knows this summer is the time to make the impact every England supporter has craved.



It's now or never.

Of the 39 goals Rooney has scored for his country, none have come in a World Cup.

At Germany 2006, then aged 21, he struggled for fitness after suffering a foot injury late in the campaign when on Manchester United duty.

With the whole of England behind him, Rooney eventually made the plane for the short trip to Bavaria, but he wasn't the same player.

His form suffered considerably as he attempted to play catch-up with his teammates and eventually Rooney's frustration was played out for the whole world to see when he stamped on Ricardo Carvalho, receiving a red card in the quarter-final against Portugal.

England eventually lost the ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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