FIFA: England can wait on Rooney

FIFA has told England they can wait until June 9 to replace Wayne Rooney.

Tue, 02 May, 2006 - 10:52

FIFA has told England they can wait until June 9 to replace Wayne Rooney.

The Manchester United striker seems unlikely to play in the World Cup finals in Germany this summer after breaking a metatarsal bone in the 3-0 defeat by Chelsea on Saturday.

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