Hodgson: I miss Roo

HIGH HOPES ... Roy Hodgson

Yet Rooney, currently out with a gashed thigh, has hit 29 goals in 76 games for his country to go eighth on the all-time scorers list.

He also holds the England record for the most goals in a qualifying campaign — nine on the road to South Africa in 2010.

Hodgson added: “We’ll get the best out of him, as he’s desperate to play for England.

“He’s an excellent footballer and with quality players the quality is permanent.

“The general feeling after the Euros, and I’m not certain I totally agree, was Wayne didn’t play well in his two games. But I still think I’ve a very good player in Wayne Rooney.

“I’ve spoken to Wayne, of course.

“He has had a nasty injury and we are hoping that he gets over it as soon as possible.”

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