Wayne Rooney set to be dropped for England's World Cup qualifier

Wayne Rooney is set to be dropped for England's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia on Tuesday night, Press Association Sport understands.

The 30-year-old has only been a substitute for Manchester United's last three matches but started for England in the 2-0 win against Malta on Saturday. Rooney was deployed in midfield and was booed by sections of the Wembley crowd on several occasions.