Originally posted by ghimpheng:
tribalfooball.com - March 25, 2007
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney turned on England boss Steve McClaren at the end of Saturday's dismal 0-0 draw in Israel.
The Daily Mail says a furious McClaren told Rooney he was under-performing and claimed the striker has failed to deliver since Euro 2004.
Rooney, who has not scored a competitive goal for his country since they beat Croatia in Portugal nearly three years ago, snapped back at McClaren and threw his kit across the dressing room in disgust. The Manchester United striker told McClaren that he was not the only player in the team responsible for scoring goals.
Rooney was still seething as he left the pitch following an angry exchange with Israel defender Tal Ben Haim during a match that leaves England struggling to qualify for the Euro 2008 finals.
Some of England's players had planned a night out in the Israeli capital but those plans were scrapped by McClaren after they failed to secure the three points they badly needed. The coach confirmed after the game: 'They'll be in this evening.'
seems like england problems are going from bad to worse
Seems like Rooney is frustrated that he isn't getting the service of somebody like Ronaldo within the England squad. And it's no wonder since Steve MacGoreng keeps playing people wrongly on the wings. Stevie G as a right winger, Aaron Lennon on the left.
It might be a case of Rooney under-performing, but Steve MacGoreng's tactical mistakes are not helping nor giving Rooney the ample chance to redeem himself.
Doesn't matter if it's Rooney or not, with a game plan like that, it won't work no matter what.
