Rooney to start against Swedes

Wayne Rooney will start for England against Sweden in Cologne on Tuesday night.

Rooney to start against Swedes
Sun, 18 Jun, 2006 - 16:56
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Wayne Rooney will start for England against Sweden in Cologne on Tuesday night.

England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson confirmed today that he plans to recall Rooney to his starting line-up for the final Group B game.

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