He is automatically banned from the opening game of Euro 2012 - probably the first two - although UEFA will decide the length of his suspension towards the end of next week.

Rooney is only the second England player to be sent off twice - the other being former captain David Beckham.

England drew 2-2 to secure top spot in Group G but Capello fumed: 'He made a silly mistake when he kicked the opponent. And he will now not be able to play the first game in the Euros. It's a red card. You can't defend that. I'm not happy, absolutely. I spoke with him. He made a silly mistake and he said, "Yes, sorry". More than that, I can't do. He's a really important player with a lot of experience and he's played really important games. But it's a silly mistake.

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