Time to get tough on Rooney, says Blatter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes Sven-Goran Eriksson and Sir Alex Ferguson have to get tough with Wayne Rooney if the player is to become one of the world’s great players.

The England and Manchester United forward has been criticised for his petulant attitude and a lack of discipline, and Blatter is in no doubt who should take responsibility for the teenager.