Euro 2012 qual. - Ratings: Rampant Rooney

Sat, 04 Sep 09:45:00 2010

We give out ratings of England’s performances in their 4-0 Euro 2012 qualifying win over Bulgaria.

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Joe Hart: Was solid and dominated his area, and when called upon to make saves did so in some style - his stop from Dimitar Rangelov was outstanding. (8)

Glen Johnson: As usual was plenty of fun going forward but occasionally exposed at the back. Almost scored a freakish own goal, stopped by Hart. (6)

Michael Dawson: Had a decent game before having the worst 60 seconds of his career - almost caused a goal for Bulgaria with a missed header, then suffered a bad injury. (6)

Phil Jagielka: A solid performance on his first competitive start for England, the Everton defender was sharp in the tackle and showed good positional sense and a turn of pace. John who? (7)

Ashley Cole: Laid on Defoe's opener and as usual provided an attacking threat from left-back all night, although that was at times to the detriment of his defensive duties.(7)

Steven Gerrard: Given more freedom thanks to Frank Lampard’s absence, made some surging runs and showed a good range of passing. Went close with a free-kick, had another effort saved. (7)

Gareth Barry: A key culprit in England’s 4-1 defeat to Germany, he showed an excellent range of passing and covered Gerrard and Walcott well. Not the quickest, but not relevant when sitting. (7)

Theo Walcott: Given a chance after some superb club form, he made some decent runs but seemed less suited to a wide midfield role than playing up front. (6)

James Milner: Boundless energy on the left and a constant thorn in the Bulgaria defence’s side - so much so that he got right-back Stanislav Manolev substituted. (7)

Jermain Defoe: A perfect performance from a man initially expected to miss out due to groin surgery. A brilliant hat-trick, including two with his left. Full marks. (10)

Wayne Rooney: Normally he would have got man of the match for three assists, some deft touches and appearing to be everywhere at once. A return to form. (9)

Substitutes:

Gary Cahill: Came on for Dawson, had little to do but almost let Bulgaria in with a wild clearance - again Hart was on hand to save the day. (6)

Adam Johnson: A surprise omission, Johnson came on and showed great skill and direct running, capping it off with a goal. (8)

Ashley Young: A late replacement for the injured Defoe, not enough time to make an impact. (6)

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  1. now we know why he was crap in south africa ,fab­ wouldnt let him have an escort.

    From Ryhallshadow Fed, on Mon 6 Sep 11:20

  2. Whats the betting the hooker made him put a bag over­ his head.

    From Ross, on Mon 6 Sep 7:29

  3. Rooney , Well he must be another English success story­ due to the hammering he's getting on here. I really­ couldn't give a toss what he's doing behind­ closed doors as long as he's playing well , and as­ for role models to kids, responsibility lies with­ parents more than with some dull scouse footballing­ genious! I'm off to the beach suckers!!!

    From scott, on Mon 6 Sep 4:43

  4. He paid a thousand pounds a time which isn't a lot­ considering the several thousands he paid for­ Colleen's 'ring'.
    He always seems to score­ away from home,usually in seedy hotels.
    If he loses any­ sponsorship deals he should try to earn a few bob­ entering the ugliest woman competition, It's a cert­ he will do well

    From 'avinalarf, on Mon 6 Sep 4:12

  5. Rampant Rooney is right!!!

    From hesk, on Mon 6 Sep 2:05

  6. I thought Rooney was the man of the match. Well done­ defoe keep it up.

    From bertil, on Mon 6 Sep 1:24

  7. Hey Ronnie don't lie...

    Quote " after­ checking outside I am glad to say that­ in our­ respectable area of Kensington all our car­ wheels are­ still intact"

    There is NO way you managed to park­ outside your own house LOL!

    As for people robbing­ wheels in Kensington, i have to agree that it never­ happens.
    This is only due to having nowhere to park the­ getta-way car !!!!!!!!!

    From fulabeer, on Sun 5 Sep 23:51

  8. FFS hillsbourough?? What makes you think i'm a­ scummy scouser?. I happen to be a CHELSEA supporter­ thou and after checking outside I am glad to say that­ in our respectable area of Kensington all our car­ wheels are still intact. Now theres a sight you dont­ see very often.

    From dd, on Sun 5 Sep 23:42

  9. Rooney and Terry...brothers in arms?
    No brothers in­ somebody elses arms LOL!!!!!!!

    I hope berbaflop is­ good all season, as manure are really going to need­ him...

    From fulabeer, on Sun 5 Sep 23:38

  10. Rooney has been in rampant form......brothel. casino,­ where not......such lovely form...now time for Rooney­ to face what Terry did last year.....bloody scumbag!

    From Rushad, on Sun 5 Sep 23:31

  11. Theres a lot of anger out there. Why not go into the­ bathroom, lock the door, and get some more personal­ gratification rather than spending your valuable time­ online :)

    From David R, on Sun 5 Sep 23:30

  12. The headline is "Rampant Rooney"? When­ Defoe's the one with the perfect 10 and the­ hat-trick?

    From The Undertaker (RIP), on Sun 5 Sep 23:30

  13. It will be interesting to see how the newspapers ROSE­ TINTED GLASSES opinion of rooney will be now that­ he's exposed as a lying, cheating scumbag. doesnt­ surprise me thou cos I never believed all that cra pp­ ferguson was sprouting about why he played shi te at­ the world cup. Missing the baby? yeah pull the other­ one! only the manc fans would believe such bull.

    From dd, on Sun 5 Sep 23:14

  14. just read about rooney and that hooker so he cheated on­ his wife with that hooker when his wife was pregnant­ after already being forgiven by her for doing the same­ thing iin a brothel with the old slapper what sort of­ scumbag would treat their wife like that ? he deserves­ everything thats coming to him man utd should sack him­ and set a moral example to the rest just like they did­ with tommy docherty.

    From JOHN, on Sun 5 Sep 22:59

  15. 1st woz it my eyes or woz england wearing another new­ kit??????????????????, reports say rooney's back 2­ top form!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! capello if reports r 2 b­ believed gave rooney licence 2 roam with others filling­ rooney position as 2nd striker, is this rooney's­ new position in the team cause he can't­ score??????? if so rooney done a better job of sortin­ midfield out then tht clown­ barry................................. if it hadn't­ been 4 hart & bad finishin england wud have bin in­ real trouble........................ as soon as england­ went 1.0 up england were sloopy, slowed the game rite­ down let bulgaria bac in the game, it woz a good job it­ woz bulgaria & not a spain/germany/argentina/­ brazil etc cause we wud hav been ripped apart. Rooney 4­ me, still doesn't warrant all the headlines, I aint­ seen 1 main headline bout harts great performance in­ goal.

    From blue, on Sun 5 Sep 22:45

  16. can anyone tell me what a real women feels like? i just­ sit in here all day while mi mams away at bingo all­ night and mi dad sits outside netto all day drinking­ white lightning cider

    From Munich Nineteenfiftyeight, on Sun 5 Sep 20:42

  17. can anyone tell me what a real women feels like? i just­ sit in here all day while mi mams away at bingo all­ night and mi dad sits outside netto all day drinking­ white lightning cider

    From Munich Nineteenfiftyeight, on Sun 5 Sep 20:42

  18. Typical English racism....The editor opted to put­ Rooney in the headline, even though it is Defoe who got­ the hattrick and the highest rate....shame...you'll­ never win a World Cup...just like Ian Right and Andy­ Cole !

    From Omar, on Sun 5 Sep 16:42

  19. A good performance. Still some problems in putting­ together a solid defense.

    From staubreyz, on Sun 5 Sep 15:47

  20. Michah Richards is a Far Superior attacking Right Back­ than Glen Johsone and mak'e and Score's­ Goal's.He
    can also cover as a Cental­ Defender.He's the only good player who came out of ­ Steve McClaren's reign and who could forget him­ then? Only Capello.

    From Don R, on Sun 5 Sep 14:19
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