[Alf]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

The comparison is quite apt here though, would you argue against the fact that both England and Argentina both put high expectations on Rooney and Messi during their World Cup experiences that are just too unrealistic to achieve?

I mean some fans have/were expecting Rooney and Messi to be scoring 25 goals during a World Cup campaign.

Rooney should still be playing for England and be at this World cup, just like Messi, Ronaldo and Iniesta are.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Alf

Rooney should still be playing for England and be at this World cup, just like Messi, Ronaldo and Iniesta are.

I wouldn't have minded him being in the squad.