Wayne Rooney is ready for action despite ban
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney may not be able to play in Englands opening two games in Euro 2012, but he is training as if he will be.
The United striker is suspended for the Group D matches against France and Sweden following his sending off in the final qualifying game against Montenegro, but is desperate to play a part in the competition, which starts in Poland and Ukraine next week.
He said: I feel good and Ive got a few weeks before I can play. I will be ready if needed.
Its important I do my training right.
Ive had a long time to think about missing these games and obviously its disappointing. But its something Ive dealt with really.
With missing the first two games, you never know with the new manager if hes got you in his plans or wants to have (the same) players involved in all the games.
But I will get myself ready and as fit as I can be.
Its a tough group with some good teams. We have to make sure were focused on each game and take it from there.
Following the resignation of Fabio Capello, new boss Roy Hodgson has had only a handful of training sessions with his squad and will have been in charge for just two games before England begin their campaign against the French on June 11.
Handy Joe Hart vital if the Three Lions are going to really roar!
Frank Lampard: England should be feeling! just ch ampion
Asked about Hodgsons contribution so far, Rooney said: Hes determined to get the message across to us on the training pitch and is very much a part of every training session. Its great to have him on the pitch, pointing out things maybe we need to know as a squad.
Although Englands three group games are being played in the Ukraine, their base will be in Krakow in Poland. But Rooney believes that wont be a problem.
In South Africa (at the World Cup two years ago) we were really isolated from the town centre, he said. Here we can go out of the hotel if we want and relax a bit.
But that doesnt mean we are not aware of our roles.
The important thing is to get ready for those group games.
Tweet
The United striker is suspended for the Group D matches against France and Sweden following his sending off in the final qualifying game against Montenegro, but is desperate to play a part in the competition, which starts in Poland and Ukraine next week.
He said: I feel good and Ive got a few weeks before I can play. I will be ready if needed.
Its important I do my training right.
Ive had a long time to think about missing these games and obviously its disappointing. But its something Ive dealt with really.
With missing the first two games, you never know with the new manager if hes got you in his plans or wants to have (the same) players involved in all the games.
But I will get myself ready and as fit as I can be.
Its a tough group with some good teams. We have to make sure were focused on each game and take it from there.
Following the resignation of Fabio Capello, new boss Roy Hodgson has had only a handful of training sessions with his squad and will have been in charge for just two games before England begin their campaign against the French on June 11.
Handy Joe Hart vital if the Three Lions are going to really roar!
Frank Lampard: England should be feeling! just ch ampion
Asked about Hodgsons contribution so far, Rooney said: Hes determined to get the message across to us on the training pitch and is very much a part of every training session. Its great to have him on the pitch, pointing out things maybe we need to know as a squad.
Although Englands three group games are being played in the Ukraine, their base will be in Krakow in Poland. But Rooney believes that wont be a problem.
In South Africa (at the World Cup two years ago) we were really isolated from the town centre, he said. Here we can go out of the hotel if we want and relax a bit.
But that doesnt mean we are not aware of our roles.
The important thing is to get ready for those group games.
Tweet
Comments
Post a Comment