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Wayne Rooney has eclipsed a nation's recognised stars, reports Karen Giles For leaving his boot in, studs ripping through the straggly locks of ageing Swiss keeper Jorg Steil, he received a yellow card as early as the 17th minute. For ensuring England have a future in this tournament, with a goal in the first half and an assist in the second, he earned the man of the match accolade. Such is the beauty and the beast that is Wayne Rooney.
This result flattered an England side, as disappointing in the first half as they had been so impressive for 90 minutes against France. We had been told to expect a positive response to the previous defeat, the flexing of frustrated muscles. What we got was Post Zidane Stress Syndrome, a debilitating condition that paralysed limbs and restricted movement.See the full content of this document
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The Beauty of England's Beast
It was a fear English supporters had harboured, since the French maestro had worked his magic in those final moments on Sunday. Having playe...
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