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Wayne Rooney admits he is fighting for his starting place in England’s team for Thursday’s crucial World Cup clash with Uruguay, ESPN reports.
Rooney, who was played out of position on the left in Saturday’s opening 2-1 defeat to Italy, said no player is ever guaranteed a spot in Roy Hodgson’s team but concedes Raheem Sterling’s incredible rise to prominence means he needs to prove his worth now more than ever.
“Why would I feel my place in the team is guaranteed?” Rooney said. “I work hard to try and get into that team. I have never said my place is guaranteed. I don’t expect to play, but I work hard. I want to play.
“We have got a lot of good young players so we will all work hard. We all give the manager different options, different choices, and whoever he picks then I am sure we will all respect that.”
Rooney’s former Manchester United team-mate Paul Scholes has called for him to be played through the middle on Thursday, but his prospects of starting are uncertain, with Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge, who scored England’s goal, also impressing against Italy.
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