Friday May 30, 2008
LONDON - Fabio Capello will talk with Wayne Rooney to address indiscipline that could potentially undermine England's chances in World Cup qualifiers and beyond.
Rooney was famously dismissed when England were knocked out in their last major tournament two years ago and there were glimpses of his frustration boiling over on Wednesday in the friendly against USA.
The Manchester United forward, 22, kicked the ball against the advertising hoardings when a decision went against England, then was fortunate not to be booked for a lunge on Ricardo Clark.
He did pick up a yellow card for fouling Frankie Hejduk later on, just before he was substituted by Capello.
"I have to speak with Rooney and explain not to do these tackles. Not now but the next time I'm with the team," Capello said.
It was not on the same scale as Rooney's tantrum against Spain in 2004, when he reacted badly to being taken off for his own good, but it was another reminder of the hot-blooded streak he has.
Capello does not want to curb Rooney's aggression but is known to regard discipline on and off the pitch as one of his priorities.
"The players are learning the manager is very strict and very serious and when you train you have to train hard and when you play you have to play hard," explained former captain David
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