Rooney dreams of World Cup glory

WAYNE ROONEY yesterday claimed England have “a good chance” of winning the World Cup in Germany as he came face to face with the trophy for the first time - but he refused to tempt fate by taking hold of football’s biggest prize.

Rooney, star guest when the FIFA World Cup tour arrived in London, explained: “For me it’s the biggest trophy in the world and in the summer I hope to be holding it up.

“If you win the trophy obviously you should be allowed to pick it up, otherwise just leave it alone.

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