Change it for Rooney

I've spoken to people here who think Roy Hodgson should follow Brian Clough's mantra and not change a winning team.

That would mean leaving out Wayne Rooney and you cannot do that. He's one of Europe's best players and, crucially, he will help us to retain the ball better. That has been a problem at times, especially when we have been in front.

He can drop back and make the midfield a five and support Danny Welbeck the rest of the time. He just needs to show the class he has and the maturity he's shown this season.

Hero returns: Rooney is key to England's continuing success in the tournament

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