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Manchester United hero Wayne Rooney picks up PFA gong and insists: I'll be fit for World Cup!
By Matt Lawton Chief Football Correspondent
Last updated at 12:30 PM on 26th April 2010
Wayne Rooney, who has been named the PFA’s Player of the Year, has given England coach Fabio Capello a boost by declaring he will overcome his groin injury long before the World Cup.
Capello had been sweating on the fitness of his two most important players — Rooney and captain Rio Ferdinand, who continues to struggle with a combination of back and groin problems.
But Rooney said: ‘The groin will be fine for the World Cup, there are no worries about that. I’m hoping to play for United in the last game of the season.’
And the winner is: Rooney and Milner pick up their awards
PFA team of the year
Joe Hart (Birmingham), Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea), Richard Dunne (Aston Villa), Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Antonio Valencia (Manchester United), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), James Milner (Aston Villa), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Didier Drogba (Chelsea)
Both Rooney and Ferdinand missed Manchester United’s victory over Tottenham on Saturday. Rooney injured his groin as a result of over-compensating to protect the ankle he damaged in the first leg of United’s Champions League quarter-final tie with Bayern Munich.
Capello got another fillip when Ashley Cole returned to Chelsea’s starting line-up yesterday after finally recovering from a broken ankle, easing the national coach’s concerns about left back, and in particular whether Wayne Bridge can be persuaded to change his mind about missing the World Cup.
The England coach has enlisted the help of Roberto Mancini and Manchester City’s England players in trying to convince Bridge that he should travel to South Africa despite the hurt of John Terry’s affair with his ex-fiancee, Vanessa Perroncel.
In the PFA vote Rooney’s selection, ahead of fellow nominees Cesc Fabregas, Carlos Tevez and Didier Drogba, means that Manchester United have supplied the winner of the prestigious award for a fourth successive year.
The 24-year-old, who has scored 34 goals for United and eight for England this season, said: ‘It’s a great feeling to win the award because it’s voted for by the players.
I'll be fit: Rooney has assured Fabio Capello he will be fit for the World Cup
‘I remember coming here in 2005 and 2006 to win the young player of the year. I saw the players winning the main one and it’s something I’ve aimed for since.’
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor said: 'Wayne has been absolutely phenomenal once again and, in his new role this season, has created even more havoc for opposition defences.
'When Cristiano Ronaldo was at United, Wayne played more of a supporting role, but as the No 1 striker and goalscorer he is now one of the best in the world, not just in this country.
“He has always been prepared to work at all aspects of his game, and this season in particular, the improvement in his heading ability has been there for all to see. He’s like a modern-day Dixie Dean.'
Aston Villa winger James Milner is the PFA’s Young Player of the Year, boosting his hopes of selection to England’s World Cup squad.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1268805/Manchester-United-hero-Wayne-Rooney-picks-PFA-gong-insists-Ill-fit-World-Cup.html#ixzz0mE1PNLxg
By Matt Lawton Chief Football Correspondent
Last updated at 12:30 PM on 26th April 2010
Wayne Rooney, who has been named the PFA’s Player of the Year, has given England coach Fabio Capello a boost by declaring he will overcome his groin injury long before the World Cup.
Capello had been sweating on the fitness of his two most important players — Rooney and captain Rio Ferdinand, who continues to struggle with a combination of back and groin problems.
But Rooney said: ‘The groin will be fine for the World Cup, there are no worries about that. I’m hoping to play for United in the last game of the season.’
And the winner is: Rooney and Milner pick up their awardsPFA team of the year
Joe Hart (Birmingham), Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea), Richard Dunne (Aston Villa), Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Antonio Valencia (Manchester United), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), James Milner (Aston Villa), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Didier Drogba (Chelsea)
Both Rooney and Ferdinand missed Manchester United’s victory over Tottenham on Saturday. Rooney injured his groin as a result of over-compensating to protect the ankle he damaged in the first leg of United’s Champions League quarter-final tie with Bayern Munich.
Capello got another fillip when Ashley Cole returned to Chelsea’s starting line-up yesterday after finally recovering from a broken ankle, easing the national coach’s concerns about left back, and in particular whether Wayne Bridge can be persuaded to change his mind about missing the World Cup.
The England coach has enlisted the help of Roberto Mancini and Manchester City’s England players in trying to convince Bridge that he should travel to South Africa despite the hurt of John Terry’s affair with his ex-fiancee, Vanessa Perroncel.
In the PFA vote Rooney’s selection, ahead of fellow nominees Cesc Fabregas, Carlos Tevez and Didier Drogba, means that Manchester United have supplied the winner of the prestigious award for a fourth successive year.
The 24-year-old, who has scored 34 goals for United and eight for England this season, said: ‘It’s a great feeling to win the award because it’s voted for by the players.
I'll be fit: Rooney has assured Fabio Capello he will be fit for the World Cup‘I remember coming here in 2005 and 2006 to win the young player of the year. I saw the players winning the main one and it’s something I’ve aimed for since.’
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor said: 'Wayne has been absolutely phenomenal once again and, in his new role this season, has created even more havoc for opposition defences.
'When Cristiano Ronaldo was at United, Wayne played more of a supporting role, but as the No 1 striker and goalscorer he is now one of the best in the world, not just in this country.
“He has always been prepared to work at all aspects of his game, and this season in particular, the improvement in his heading ability has been there for all to see. He’s like a modern-day Dixie Dean.'
Aston Villa winger James Milner is the PFA’s Young Player of the Year, boosting his hopes of selection to England’s World Cup squad.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1268805/Manchester-United-hero-Wayne-Rooney-picks-PFA-gong-insists-Ill-fit-World-Cup.html#ixzz0mE1PNLxg
Paul Marin -19 is one thing, 20 is a whole other matter. It gets even worse if they win the UCL. *groan*. 
05/18/2011.MU fans naah cough, but all a unuh a vomit?-Lazie 1/11/2015
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