Capello defends selection of red-carded Rooney

Fabio Capello has defended his decision to pick Wayne Rooney for last night’s Euro 2012 qualifier in Montenegro.

Fabio Capello has defended his decision to pick Wayne Rooney for last night’s Euro 2012 qualifier in Montenegro.

The England coach spoke to the Manchester United striker in the wake of the arrest of his father and uncle over a match-fixing probe and Rooney assured him he was fine.

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