Unwinding: Rooney relaxed with a spot of golf on Wednesday

'With missing the first two games, you never know with the new manager if he's got you in his plans or wants to have (the same) players involved in all the games. But I will get myself ready and as fit as I can be.

'It's a tough group with some good teams. We have to make sure we're focused on each game and take it from there'

Asked about Hodgson's contribution so far, Rooney told Sky Sports: 'He's determined to get the message across to us on the training pitch and is very much a part of every training session.

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