Capello claims credit for new Rooney role

Fabio Capello watched his England side race off to a perfect start in the European Championship qualifiers with a 4-0 victory against Bulgaria and then revealed how he had rejuvenated Wayne Rooney.

Capello claims credit for new Rooney role

Fabio Capello watched his England side race off to a perfect start in the European Championship qualifiers with a 4-0 victory against Bulgaria and then revealed how he had rejuvenated Wayne Rooney.

The Manchester United striker, who has been struggling for his best form ever since his disappointment at the World Cup, made a vital contribution in all four goals as Jermain Defoe netted a hat-trick and Adam Johnson scored his first for his country.

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