Deluded Hodgson

[Albion 4ever]

I only paid passing attention to the game. On the guardian football podcast they seemed to think England were much better after Rooney left the pitch. There were some damning statistics, but all I remember is that he was responsible for 100% of England's offsides. I don't know how many there were.

But I have been keeping track of overall info and this is the updated England with/without Rooney stats

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There clearly is an issue with Rooney. I don't know if he needs to be dropped, but something needs to be addressed - supporting players, tactics, approach, whatever.

He also made the lowest number of passes of any outfield player for England and had the lowest pass completion rate.

England looked far better with Welbeck & Sturridge up top with Sterling in behind.

 

[e77]

I think he is starting to realise our attacking options are better than our defensive ones and the future lies trying to get goals as opposed to keep clean sheets.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/...ticism-is-driving-young-england-stars-forward

Wayne Rooney claims the criticism inspires him. So, all you fools who have had a pop at me for slagging him off please listen! I'm inspirational according to "the big man"

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Of it could simply be Rooney spouting even more shite?