Rooney’s place not guaranteed in England squad

England striker Wayne Rooney has shrugged off suggestions that his place is guaranteed in the England squad.

Rooney who had an average game against Italy was played on the left game side and struggled in his defensive duties. However, England manager Roy Hodges has suggested that Rooney will play behind the striker in the next game against Uruguay.

Rooney said: “I’ve never felt that. I don’t know why you said that. Why would I feel my place in the team is guaranteed?

“I work hard to try and get into that team. I have never said my place is guaranteed. I don’t expect to play, I work hard. I want to play.

“We have got a lot of good, young players so we will all work hard, all give the manager different options, different choices and whoever he picks,then I am sure we will all respect that.”