Rooney is 'injury free': Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson today insisted Wayne Rooney is “injury free” and now just needs to obtain match fitness before he plays in the World Cup.

The England coach declared the final decision on when the Manchester United striker can play in Germany will be “Rooney’s and mine” after the player’s club stated that independent medical opinion pointed to him not being ready to play until after the group stage.