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I'll be ready! Rooney pledges to be fit for vital Ukraine clash after ban is served
Posted Thursday, May 31, 2012 by Dailymail

Wayne Rooney has vowed to be fit and ready for England's third and final group game against Ukraine at the European Championships.

The Manchester United striker is suspended for England's first two group matches after kicking out at Miodrag Dzudovic in England's final qualifier against Montenegro.

I'll be ready! Rooney pledges to be fit for vital Ukraine clash after ban is served
Ready: Wayne Rooney (centre) has pledged to be ready when he has served his ban

Despite missing the games against France and Sweden, Rooney is keen to impress Roy Hodgson and earn a start in the game against Ukraine.

England's talisman admits it will be frustrating to look on from the stands, but recognises he only has himself to blame for his actions.

He said: 'I feel good and I've got a few weeks before I can play. I will be ready if needed.

'It's important I do my training right. I've had a long time to think about missing these games and obviously it's disappointing.

'But it's something I've dealt with really.

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