Doctor hopeful of Rooney fitness

England team doctor Leif Sward believes Wayne Rooney will know before the World Cup starts just how significant a part he can play.

Fri, 05 May, 2006 - 08:08

England team doctor Leif Sward believes Wayne Rooney will know before the World Cup starts just how significant a part he can play.

Sward is now confident Rooney will be selected by Sven-Goran Eriksson in England’s 23-man party for Germany, despite the lingering fears his broken foot will force him to miss the finals.

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