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The fact his status is being debated is all you really need to know. And after 15 minutes of the forthcoming Italy game, when he is a pink heaving sweaty blowing mess will resolve this discussion for good.

Maybe the harshness is a reaction to the constant hype by the press and himself?

"The big man is back in town" I think I can put the start of my dislike down to this World Cup quote.

In all fairness, I think SAF prob knows a bit more about football than you.

Fair point. Not the best example. But at least he generally played well under pressure. Rooney has not performed for England for a decade or so. He has never shaped any of the really big games for a United either. When it comes to the really big games he chokes.

Most, if not all, big names have attention. For example I do not recall Ronaldo or Zidane crumpling. Being able to handle pressure it was sets the greats apart from the rest.

The pressure on all big names is massive. It's not an excuse.