Wayne Rooney insists England are on the right track, despite last night's disappointing 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic.

The Manchester United star said: "In the second half we could have done a lot better but it was still a decent result for us. We are still building and looking to get better for the qualifiers.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that Wayne Rooney could take up a more fixed role for Manchester United this season, admitting that his versatility has been exploited somewhat in recent times.

While Ferguson is a huge admirer of Rooney's selfless attitude, in the past he has voiced his desire for the 22-year-old to be a little more predatory and a little less team-oriented.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been ruled fit for their Premiership kickoff against Newcastle.

The Sun says Rooney, 22, was hit by a virus during United's pre-season trip to Nigeria.

The England forward began training again on Monday, though, and is fit for the big kick-off after putting himself through tough double training sessions every day this week.

Fabio Capello insists that he is not perturbed by pictures of Wayne Rooney smoking on his honeymoon.

The Manchester United striker was snapped while in the swimming pool of his Las Vegas hotel with a cigarette in his hand.

The subsequent furore caused observers to question the 22-year-old’s fitness, which was exacerbated by a virus he picked up in Nigeria.

Wayne Rooney's Manchester United teammates fear the star player was deliberately poisoned on a recent tour to Africa, reports the Sunday Mirror.
They think he could have been targeted in Nigeria, where the Premier League champions played an exhibition game against Portsmouth.

The striker, 22, fell ill after the match two weeks ago and has yet to recover.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he has concerns over their lack of goals in preseason.

"It is a concern," Ferguson said, while admitting Louis Saha was likely to be sold this month.

"With Wayne (Rooney) probably out of the opening game and Louis Saha's future unclear we are a bit short up front.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney has contracted a virus on the club's pre-season trip to Nigeria and is likely to miss the start of the new season.

Boss Sir Alex Ferguson told Sky Sports News: "I doubt we'll get Rooney fit for the start of the season with the virus he's had.

"It's a virus he picked up in Nigeria and it's not a nice one, but quite a few have had it.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes fans sometimes miss the quality of teammate Wayne Rooney.

He told the People: "When you play alongside Wazza and watch what he does in games you realise he's a special talent.

You just need to look at him running into the left-back position and making tackles. His whole game is about being a team player.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been questioned by police after allegedly spitting at a photographer.

The Guardian says United and England forward was interviewed under caution after the incident near Oxford Street on Tuesday evening, Scotland Yard said today.

Owen Hargreaves is convinced Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney is set for a huge season ahead.

The Reds midfielder told manutd.com: "This will be a massive season for Wayne. He could be one of the most influential players in the Premier League and I am looking forward to seeing him really explode.