DIEGO FORLAN was less than happy with the surface at the Aviva Stadium after Uruguay trained on the pitch yesterday evening.

FRANCE flanker Serge Betsen has dubbed Jonny Wilkinson “an example of professionalism and perseverance” as he prepares to renew hostilities with his old England rival in tonight’s World Cup semi-final.

Wayne Rooney admits he was “disappointed” by Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo’s actions during the controversial World Cup semi-final between England and Portugal but has forgiven him.