Quote Originally Posted by Syn View Post
Everyone fills their boots against crap opposition. There's no way you can argue Rooney not scoring against top international opposition is a lack of ability. Anyone who has seen him play objectively can see he has it all. As I say, he has lost it in the last couple of years though. Sad seeing the player he is now - burnt out by 28. At least our prodigious cripples Ox and Wilshere shouldn't suffer from that.
Like I said, 2011-12 was the last time he had a decent match and that was coming back after a couple of crap seasons. He's been shit ever since, so why is he still being capped for England? Engraving the shithead's name on the teamsheet is what has him approaching the record, no achievement there but his presence is a massive anchor for the rest of the team. Someday the FA will hire a manager with the balls to kick out the media darlings and bring in players who can do a job.