Wayne Rooney has highlighted the potential impact of England's Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney at the World Cup.
Rooney emphasized that Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham will be crucial to England's tournament success, praising their performances in the opening matches.
Regarding Bellingham, Rooney stated he awarded the midfielder a perfect ten for his role in the victory over Mexico, noting his essential contributions in both attack and defense.
Rooney compared Bellingham’s performance to iconic moments in football history, such as Steven Gerrard’s role in the 2005 Champions League final, highlighting his relentless work rate and determination.
He acknowledged that while Bellingham’s defensive positioning could improve, his willingness to support teammates and make critical last-ditch challenges was vital to the team’s success.
Rooney also underscored Kane’s importance, calling him the team’s talisman and primary goal-scorer, and predicted his influence would be decisive if England advances to the final.
England’s next match is scheduled for Saturday at 10pm BST against Norway at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, with a semi-final spot against either Argentina or Switzerland at stake for the winner.
