No fear for Rooney

Wayne Rooney has rejected suggestions that England played with “fear” during their draw with the United States in their World Cup opener.

Captain Steven Gerrard had given England a dream start in Rustenburg by giving them a fourth-minute lead but a howler from keeper Robert Green allowed Clint Dempsey to equalise as Fabio Capello’s side made an unimpressive start to their bid for World Cup glory.