Bulgaria coach Stoilov stokes fire with Rooney temper jibe

BULGARIA coach Stanimir Stoilov has called for referee Viktor Kassai to protect his players should England striker Wayne Rooney lose his cool in today’s Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley.

Stoilov insists his players will not try to wind up Rooney as he looks to make amends for a disappointing World Cup in which he failed to score in four matches.

But he wants the Hungarian official to ensure Rooney is made to toe the line should nerves get the better of him in his desire to win over the England fans.