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Originally Posted by wannashag

Come on LK that ball to Sturridge for the goal was class, It was put on a plate washed in fairy liquid.

What you have to remember is Rooney is the main and maybe only threat to the opposition and so is usually a marked man. To free him up England need another World class threat to the opposition, I just don't think teams fear the likes of Sturridge and Welbeck, maybe putting Barkley in from the start would give Rooney a bit more space.

Teams don't fear the highest scoring English striker over the past 2 years?

Rooney is a bigger name, sure. He's probably the most recognizable name on the England teamsheet for foreigners, but any team that have done their homework will know that Sturridge is the one to fear in and around the box.