Neville: Rooney ban moves focus from issues

Referee Wolfgang Stark believes Wayne Rooney may escape a prolonged Euro 2012 ban as he declined to protest his dismissal on Friday, but Gary Neville says the talk of his suspension is merely a distraction from the fact England are "not good enough". GettyImagesEngland are awaiting UEFA's decision on the length of Wayne Rooney's ban • Redknapp: Ban could be costly• Wilkins urges FA to consider Hoddle Stark issued Rooney with a straight red for kicking out as England played out a 2-2 draw in Montenegro in their final competitive game before the finals and, given his status as Fabio Capello's star player, there are concerns that it could severely hamper the country's chances. UEFA is likely to make a ruling on the length of the

Rooney intent on leaving Man Utd

It's happening then: Rooney's contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of the 2011/12 season Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has confirmed that he wishes to leave the club.The 24-year-old said he will not be signing a new contract with the Old Trafford outfit following a meeting with chief executive David Gill. "I met with David Gill last week and he did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad," said the England international. Rooney's deal expires at the end of the 2011/2012 season.

Wayne Rooney likely to be in England Euro 2012 squad

Rooney missed United's draw with Sunderland on Saturday Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney looks set to be included in the England squad to face Montenegro on 12 October.An ankle injury has kept Rooney out of his club's last two matches, but United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said he should be fit for the Euro 2012 qualifier. Rio

Brilliant backflip celebration, Rooney vs Neville and lino goes for a Burton

Bringing you the best football videos on the web, every day at 3pm. Here's another pack of three...1) Has Robbie Keane stopped doing that annoying somersault/arrow firing celebration? Or have we just not seen it because he never scores anymore? Either way, Rhodolfo of Brazilian side Atletico Paranaense really shows him how it's done with this brilliant spontaneous back flip celey. Most impressive. (Spotted on Off the Post)

Alex Ferguson furious after Wayne Rooney bender!

Jock, Strop and one smokin' haridryer:WAYNE Rooney yesterday faced a ferocious "hairdryer" blast from Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. The Scot was fuming after Roo was snapped smoking during a bender until 5.30AM on Sunday. Dribbling ... Wayne wees on wall next to bottle bank NB Press Sir Alex was said to be "angry and disappointed" after viewing The Sun's snaps of Rooney's eight-hour bender. What a drag ... Wayne smokes outside club On town ... Coleen walks ahead as Wayne spreads arms