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**Boondock Saint** · 05-01-2006, 03:18 AM

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...366402&cc=5901

England midfielder Steven Gerrard fears it will be 'impossible to have a successful World Cup without Wayne Rooney' after the Manchester United striker fractured his foot.

The Liverpool captain is concerned Rooney could now suffer the same World Cup injury horror he himself experienced four years ago.

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With former Reds striker Michael Owen also complaining of discomfort yesterday after his first run-out for more than four months after also fracturing a metatarsal, England's options up front could be severely compromised.

'I do not want to talk about the situation over what alternatives there are and what chance it gives to other people to play,' said Gerrard.

'Let's just keep our fingers crossed that Wayne does go to the World Cup.

'If it is not to be, obviously it is an opportunity for other players - Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe and Darren Bent - but I would much prefer to have a fit Wayne Rooney in the starting XI.'

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Well, that sucks for England. Think I'll still be rooting for them though.

05-01-2006, 03:18 AM	#2970
Boondock Saint Posts: 8,795	http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...366402&cc=5901 England midfielder Steven Gerrard fears it will be 'impossible to have a successful World Cup without Wayne Rooney' after the Manchester United striker fractured his foot. The Liverpool captain is concerned Rooney could now suffer the same World Cup injury horror he himself experienced four years ago. --- With former Reds striker Michael Owen also complaining of discomfort yesterday after his first run-out for more than four months after also fracturing a metatarsal, England's options up front could be severely compromised. 'I do not want to talk about the situation over what alternatives there are and what chance it gives to other people to play,' said Gerrard. 'Let's just keep our fingers crossed that Wayne does go to the World Cup. 'If it is not to be, obviously it is an opportunity for other players - Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe and Darren Bent - but I would much prefer to have a fit Wayne Rooney in the starting XI.' ------------------------------------ Well, that sucks for England. Think I'll still be rooting for them though.