Sven: Rooney’s temper linked to talent

Sven Goran Eriksson has jumped to Wayne Rooney’s defence.

The England coach believes Rooney's fiery temperament is what makes him a good footballer.

The Manchester United star will miss England’s next World Cup qualifier against Austria as he has picked two yellow cards during the 2006 campaign.

The teen soccer ace has been involved in a number of fiery bust ups, on and off the pitch.