Rooney not interested in Scholes criticism |
| Rooney not interested in Scholes criticism Posted: 05 Jun 2014 03:34 PM PDT As has been the case in the lead-up to the past two FIFA World Cups, a large portion of the English media coverage ahead of Brazil 2014 has focused on Rooney and his importance to his national team. England manager Roy Hodgson declared last week it is 'sad' how his country is 'Rooney-obsessed', while the Manchester United striker's performance was questioned in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Ecuador, despite his goal in the 29th minute. Hodgson used the 28-year-old on the left wing with new Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert leading the line ahead of Everton's Ross Barkley, which prompted questions about whether Rooney would be able to produce his best in Brazil in a wide role. This came after Scholes questioned whether Rooney was past his peak and 'worn out', having started his senior career with Everton at the age of 16. But Rooney has claimed he does not listen to comments from people outside the England camp and argued Scholes has very little to do with him nowadays. "To be honest, I'm not really interested in what anyone else has got to say," Rooney said. "I'm interested in what Roy Hodgson, the coaching staff and the people around me say. People have their opinions but I don't agree with them. "He (Scholes) has been a team-mate of mine but he's also been away from the (United) first team for a long time. I've seen a lot of you (journalists) saying he's coached me and been around the team but he hasn't. "I'm not really going to react. I'm not interested. He's got his opinions so let's leave it at that." Rooney's goal against Ecuador was his 39th for England, although the United forward has never scored at a World Cup despite playing eight matches across two tournaments. Generally, Rooney's lack of goals at World Cups have been blamed on injury problems he has carried into the tournaments but he declared that will not be a problem this year, despite missing several games in the final month of last season. "I've trained hard, with no injuries and no recurrence of the groin strain I had at the end of the season," he said. "I was always going to need game-time and I felt really good (against Ecuador), especially in the heat. "I'm ready to play. I'm sure the manager will have a tough decision but I'm ready. I feel better." Rooney added he does not care where Hodgson plays him on the pitch and promised he can have a significant influence as a winger, striker or attacking midfielder. "I know how to play that role. I've played it many times and I have no problem doing that," the Croxteth-born attacker said. "I've proved over the years I can play in different positions and now it's down to the manager. "It's not about me, it's about the team, and if the manager wants to play me up top, in behind, left, right, I'm happy to do that." |
| Mourinho monitoring Fabregas situation Posted: 05 Jun 2014 12:58 PM PDT Fabregas is expected to leave Barca, who he re-joined in 2011 from Arsenal, in the coming months as the Catalan club are reportedly attempting to buy Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke. The 27-year-old has scored 42 goals in 151 games in his time at Camp Nou, but has never been able to firmly establish himself ahead of the likes of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets in Barca's midfield. A return to Arsenal has been mooted, although they are thought to have chosen not to enforce a buy-back clause that formed part of the deal to sell Fabregas to Barca. Manchester United have also been credited with a long-term interest in the Spain international, and now Mourinho has hinted at being tempted to try and lure him to Stamford Bridge. "I am interested in studying Fabregas' situation," Mourinho is reported as saying at an event forYahoo. "I think he is anxious to leave Barcelona and motivated to return to England. I think that is clear." But the Portuguese is adamant that any potential move will not come before the FIFA World Cup, which starts next week, where Fabregas will be looking to help Spain retain the trophy they won for the first time in 2010. Mourinho added: "Whether he is going to sign for Chelsea or for another club, that is not a a subject to be discussed today, tomorrow or before the World Cup." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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