Hodgson keeping the faith in Roo

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Hodgson keeping the faith in Roo
Thu, 19 Jun, 2014 - 01:00
Paul Hirst

Rooney’s place in the team has come under scrutiny recently after a number of indifferent displays, the latest of which came in the 2-1 defeat to Italy in Manaus on Saturday night.

Hodgson refused to agree with the idea that Rooney is an “exceptional” player during England’s World Cup training camp in Miami.

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