England & Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney could miss Switzerland clash over allegations surrounding his private life - report

5 Sep 2010 08:32:00

More On :  England, Manchester United, Switzerland, Wayne Rooney
WC 2010: Wayne Rooney - England - Slovenia (Getty Images)

For all the latest reports and transfer rumours, visit our dedicated section here.

Don't Miss

Wayne Rooney may miss England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland because of newspaper reports concerning his private life, according to BBC Radio 5 Live.

The forward was an instrumental figure in England's fine 4-0 win over Bulgaria at Wembley on Friday as the Three Lions returned to winning ways.

The story, published in the News of the World and the Sunday Mirror, comes as a huge blow for England manager Fabio Capello, who is already without forward Peter Crouch for the Switzerland clash on Tuesday.

After a disappointing World Cup campaign, 24-year-old Rooney showed his creative spark as he played a major part in all four goals for England against Bulgaria, but Capello may have to find a new partner for Jermain Defoe in Basle.

Either West Ham United's Carlton Cole or Sunderland's Darren Bent - both inexperienced at international level - look set to get the nod by Capello.

However, a Football Association source has indicated that Rooney is still expected to fly to Switzerland as no decision has been made yet on whether he will make the trip.

Capello will definitely have to do without Tottenham's Michael Dawson in the heart of his defence, with West Ham United's Matthew Upson, Everton's Phil Jagielka or Bolton's Gary Cahill all possibilities to fill the breach.

First-choice central defenders John Terry and Rio Ferdinand are out of the reckoning with hamstring and knee problems respectively.

Our  provides the best breaking news online and our  football fan community is unmatched worldwide. Never miss a thing again!


Follow Goal.com on Twitter

Follow Goal.com on Facebook
 
play pause open close
 

EURO 2012 Live Update

Read More »
21:50 BST -  And here are some quotes from today's goalscorer, Danny Welbeck: "It's still the same, me and Ashley [Young] playing together.

"We know each other's games and obviously we're training with each other day in and day out.

"So, it was really good to start up top with him."

Inside Goal.Com

  1. Welbeck convinces Hodgson he is the man to lead the line Welbeck convinces Hodgson he is the man to lead the line

    England beat Norway 1-0 at Wembley, with the Manchester United man hitting an impressive winner to stake his claim for a starting spot at Euro 2012

  2. The five players Rodgers could sign to kick-start revolution The five players Rodgers could sign to kick-start revolution

    The new Reds boss was unveiled to the press on Friday and must immediately begin work on revitalising a thin squad with some additions in the transfer market

  3. Managerial merry-go-round keeps spinning as Lambert takes Villa job Managerial merry-go-round keeps spinning as Lambert takes Villa job

    The Scot officially left Norwich City on Saturday to become the second new boss in June, following the appointment of Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool on Friday

  4. Rodgers ushers in new Anfield era on his own terms Rodgers ushers in new Anfield era on his own terms

    The Northern Irishman inevitably expressed his delight at landing the Reds job but evidenced plenty of the steely resolve which could see him become a success at Anfield

  5. The definitive timeline of FSG's hunt for new manager The definitive timeline of FSG's hunt for new manager

    Kenny Dalglish's sacking at the end of the season sparked a massive hunt for the next Anfield boss, and the former Swansea man has been chosen after several turned the job down