The last World Cup saw huge media attention over the ‘winker’ Ronaldo and ‘w*nker’ Rooney who lost it and seemingly stamped on Ricardo Carvalho before being sent down the tunnel. The media highlighted that Cristiano Ronaldo had helped in getting his then club team mate sent off by joining in with the Portuguese players in harrassing the referee.

Brazilian football legend Pelé famously said that Rooney needs anger management and quoted:

“I like Wayne Rooney, but he hasn’t reached the peak of Euro 2004 again,”  He had two or three very good years and then lost a little bit in his performances – I don’t know why. When he is tangling with opponents, Rooney has to learn how to defend himself – not attack the opponent. If you can protect yourself from challenges, it will be easier to keep your temper.”

If Rooney can keep his head then I think England stand a very good chance in South Africa. But watch out for Spain, the current European Champions, and never write off Brazil. They I feel will be the biggest threats.