Wayne Rooney is excited by what the new crop of “fearless” England players can do as he prepares to say farewell to the Three Lions on Thursday night.
Rooney, who scored a record 53 goals for England in 119 appearances, will join up with the team for the final time when Gareth Southgate’s 2018 World Cup semifinalists host the US in a friendly.
Asked why the current crop surpassed the achievements of his own previous teams, the former captain says: “[They’re] fearless.
“I saw over two years ago the talent we had with the young players.
“They proved me wrong by doing so well in this World Cup.”