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World Cup 2010: England defender Jamie Carragher confident that Wayne Rooney can still shine in South Africa
Reds veteran sure that striker will show his quality
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27 Jun 2010 00:10:00
By Anthony Sciarrino
Jamie Carragher is certain that England team-mate Wayne Rooney will be able to make a significant impact at the World Cup.
After a tremendous season at Manchester United many were picking Rooney to be one of the stars of the tournament in South Africa.
However, heading into England’s Round of 16 clash with Germany, Rooney is still looking to score his first goal of the competition and halt his eight match international scoreless streak, which dates back to last September against Croatia.
Despite the United star’s struggles in England’s group games, Carragher believes that it is just a matter of time before Rooney rounds into top form.
"We are just waiting for Wayne to take off," Carragher told Press Association Sport.
"If he had been banging all sorts of goals in of course we would be delighted but the way I look at it, if Wayne Rooney has gone eight games without a goal there must be one round the corner."
The Liverpool defender has seen firsthand the quality that Rooney possesses and Carragher thinks that the United hitman will show his quality in South Africa.
From watching him, playing against him and now, training with him, the Liverpool defender can see the ability that has been lauded by so many.
"Rooney is one of the best players in the world.
"He was the top player in the country this season. There are no worries there.
"I suppose if he had three quiet games at Manchester United he would always have another chance to put it right.
"With England there is a lot more focus.
"We didn't create too much in the first game and, as a striker, you can't do it on your own.
"But he played well against Slovenia. If we keep creating chances I am sure he will put them away because special players produce special moments."
After a tremendous season at Manchester United many were picking Rooney to be one of the stars of the tournament in South Africa.
However, heading into England’s Round of 16 clash with Germany, Rooney is still looking to score his first goal of the competition and halt his eight match international scoreless streak, which dates back to last September against Croatia.
Despite the United star’s struggles in England’s group games, Carragher believes that it is just a matter of time before Rooney rounds into top form.
"We are just waiting for Wayne to take off," Carragher told Press Association Sport.
"If he had been banging all sorts of goals in of course we would be delighted but the way I look at it, if Wayne Rooney has gone eight games without a goal there must be one round the corner."
The Liverpool defender has seen firsthand the quality that Rooney possesses and Carragher thinks that the United hitman will show his quality in South Africa.
From watching him, playing against him and now, training with him, the Liverpool defender can see the ability that has been lauded by so many.
"Rooney is one of the best players in the world.
"He was the top player in the country this season. There are no worries there.
"I suppose if he had three quiet games at Manchester United he would always have another chance to put it right.
"With England there is a lot more focus.
"We didn't create too much in the first game and, as a striker, you can't do it on your own.
"But he played well against Slovenia. If we keep creating chances I am sure he will put them away because special players produce special moments."
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