I think the 'problems' could run deeper than just Rooney. England only have one way of playing, a variant of a 4-5-1, and whilst it has been suffice in qualification, it may not be so in the tournament next year. Can England alter themselves tactically? Since Euro 2008, Germany have added two genuine styles to their already default aggressive 4-4-2 so they can contend with most opponents, Italy have 3 formations they can use at any time, all that prevents them from working is Lippi refusing to call up the likes of Cassano/Pazzini. The players as well Fabio C is calling on to make the difference, may not be able to do so in the World Cup, players like Carlton Cole-Aghbonlahor-Milner-Young haven't been integrated into the team enough, they are not in the rhythm of the team. England better hope they take control of all games, and never fall behind or are tactically caught with their pants down, otherwise it will be hard to recover, there is loads of work to do.

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We will only replace him with toothbrush-oops i mean Crouch

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@Patron - don't be dissin Crouchy! Agree with Stanley, and Capello could use tonight's game to experiment a little...it's not as if there is that much to lose.

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Tootbrush Scored two-Boy if he only head a Ball he would be the Bizzle-:)

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