Updated at 18.03
WAYNE ROONEY CONTINUED his quest for fitness by training with the Manchester United reserves today.
But while some may assume that to be evidence of a worsening relationship between the England striker and his club, apparently it was at the 27-year-old’s own request.
Rooney — who has been the subject of two bids from Chelsea, both rejected by United — is on the comeback trail after a shoulder injury in pre-season, added to an earlier hamstring problem that together have seen him miss all United’s pre-season friendlies.
And he is set to sit out Rio Ferdinand’s testimonial against Sevilla on Friday as well.
But as the first team were only due to undergo light training on the eve of a match, it is understood that Rooney requested a session with the reserves to be put through more strenuous paces.
He was later named in Roy Hodgson’s England squad for next Wednesday’s friendly at Wembley against Scotland, adding weight to the claim he is trying to force his way back to fitness as quickly as possible.
First published at 15.10
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Lambs to the slaughter I’m afraid
i wouldn’t say slaughter but i’m not expecting a win. if they are slaughtered it has to be byebye to kidney!
If we don’t come close to the all blacks this test we never will. We have the most experienced side in years and they are in a new era with new coaches and some new players. Mike Ross will be a huge loss. Let’s hope he’s back in time. Come on Ireland
It’s not Kidney’s fault we have a huge injury list, with such a depleted squad we’ll be expected to get well beaten even though I’m sure the younger players stepping up to the mark will put in a good effort
We all know we are going to get a slapping, so whats wrong with sending outa bunch of uncapped potential future internationals, let them experience the pain of a humiliating defeat and hopefully they can grow from that?
First match since new Zealand became world champions !! God help us they will put over 50 points on us unfortunately