Time for Lion cubs to show roar talent at club level

looking at the social media. They are getting down because, whether they play well or not, they are going to get people saying bad things. So the players have to understand, as I’ve always said, listen to your coaches and team-mates.

“They are the ones who are honest with you and whatever else gets said take out what you want.”

Rooney remains fully committed to the England cause – from the safety of his sofa, following his international retirement a year ago.

He said: “I watched them in the World

Cup as a fan and I loved it. It was something I haven’t done since school.

“I know players say they can’t bear to, but if you know the time was right for you to step away from it then you can enjoy it.”