Slippery slope: Wayne Rooney once again failed to perform to his usual level while on international duty, and has been criticised by Fabio Capello

‘He was putting in extra work because he was concerned he was behind the others, having missed the first two games through suspension.

‘His desire to do well was enormous and we were trying to put the brakes on.

‘In the final game he, along with one or two other players, didn’t play to the level he can, but that’s what football  is about.

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