Rooney to be restored to central role against Uruguay
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 by Goal.comEngland boss Roy Hodgson is set to give the Manchester United striker an opportunity to play in his preferred role on Thursday following criticism of his performance against Italy
Wayne Rooney is in line for a central starting role in England's crucial World Cup Group D clash with Uruguay on Thursday, Goal understands.
The striker was deployed on the left of an attacking front four against Italy as Daniel Sturridge led the line but, despite supplying the assist for England's only goal, he came under fire after a largely below-par performance.
Rooney has since hit out at suggestions from the media that he is undertaking extra practice sessions and training with the second string, insisting he is simply aiming to reach peak fitness ahead of Thursday's clash.
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