Fabio Capello insists Wayne Rooney is relaxed and focused on firing England to the Euro 2012 finals and not distracted by his father’s arrest.

The Manchester United striker’s father, also Wayne, and uncle Richie, were among nine people arrested in connection with a spot-fixing probe into a Scottish Premier League game.

Into his stride: Wayne Rooney looks happy during training

All those involved have been bailed until January and Rooney Snr released a statement through his solicitor to ‘vigorously deny’ the allegations.

The player found out about it when the squad landed in Montenegro.

He was taken aside for a chat with England manager Capello, who said: ‘I have spoken to him and I found him relaxed and calm. He’s OK. He told me there is no problem for the game. So I’m happy. He’s in good form and he’s trained really well in the last two days, really well.’

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