Person: Leif Sward

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Eriksson: I signed a contract to replace Ferguson at United

Sven-Goran Eriksson has claimed in his new autobiography that he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2002 – and that he clashed with the Scot over Wayne Rooney’s inclusion in his 2006 World Cup squad.

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Lampard suffers injury scare - reports

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Rooney waits for scan verdict

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Rooney awaits scan results

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Rooney flies back for scan

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FA confirm Rooney to travel with England *

FA confirm Rooney to travel with England

Wayne Rooney will travel to Germany on Monday with England’s World Cup squad.

Tue, 30 May, 2006

Tuesday is D-day for Rooney

ENGLAND’S team doctors will have to inform FIFA by May 30 if they expect Wayne Rooney to recover in time to take part in the World Cup.

Thu, 25 May, 2006

United confirm Dr Stone's departure

Manchester United have confirmed club doctor Mike Stone, the physician who was treating Wayne Rooney, has left “because of a difference of opinion“.

Wed, 24 May, 2006

United ‘axe Rooney doctor’

Manchester United have parted company with Dr Mike Stone, the physician in charge of Wayne Rooney’s bid to be fit for this summer’s World Cup finals, according to newspaper reports.

Wed, 24 May, 2006

Rooney 'thinks he is going to be okay'

Wayne Rooney has told Sven-Goran Eriksson he is confident of playing in the World Cup finals.

Mon, 22 May, 2006

Rooney making 'positive' progress

The latest update on Wayne Rooney’s injury has been described as “very, very positive” by England team doctor Leif Sward.

Sat, 13 May, 2006

Doctor hopeful of Rooney fitness

England team doctor Leif Sward believes Wayne Rooney will know before the World Cup starts just how significant a part he can play.

Fri, 05 May, 2006

Sven sweats on Rooney update, expected today

Sven-Goran Eriksson is today sweating on a medical bulletin about Wayne Rooney’s broken foot.

Thu, 04 May, 2006

Rooney 'six weeks from full training': United

Manchester United have refuted reports which suggest Wayne Rooney is definitely out of this summer’s World Cup.

Wed, 03 May, 2006

Sven stands firm on Rooney

Sven-Goran Eriksson put his foot down and named Wayne Rooney in his squad for next week's friendly in South Africa despite Everton insisting he is injured.

Tue, 13 May, 2003

Sven selects Rooney and axes Seaman

Sven-Goran Eriksson put his foot down and named Wayne Rooney in his squad for next week’s friendly in South Africa, despite worries expressed by Everton boss David Moyes over the teenager’s fitness.

Mon, 12 May, 2003