In the running: Rooney jogs behind Phil Jones (centre) and Frank Lampard

Rooney and Capello have had similar conversations in the past. Rooney was at the centre of controversy after a scandal about affairs with prostitutes, an issue which Capello suspects may not have helped his form at the 2010 World Cup.

That story became public before England played Switzerland in September and Rooney responded by scoring the first goal in a 3-1 win.

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