Rooney’s deeper role for England pays quick dividend
It is not often a striker scores a hat-trick but finds his goalless partner taking most of the plaudits but that was the case after Jermain Defoe’s Wayne Rooney-inspired hat-trick in England’s 4-0 win over Bulgaria on Friday.
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Hat-trick hero Defoe relishing partnership with Rooney
LONDON: Jermain Defoe believes his partnership with Wayne Rooney has put England back on track after the strike duo tormented Bulgaria in Friday’s 4-0 victory at Wembley.
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Jermain Defoe hailed Wayne Rooney’s unselfishness after his strike partner handed him his first England hat-trick on a plate on Friday night. Defoe stole the headlines as England’s European Championship qualifying campaign got off to the perfect start with a 4-0 win over Bulgaria at Wembley.
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England coach Capello delighted with Defoe, Rooney pairing
Manchester United Jermain Defoe Wayne Rooney England coach Fabio Capello was delighted with his strike-pairing of Jermain Defoe and Wayne Rooney in their 4-0 victory over Euro2012 opponents Bulgaria last night. Manchester United ace Rooney helped to set up all four goals, with Spurs ace Defoe scoring a hat-trick. Capello told ITV : “We were really focused on the game, I’m really happy. “Rooney …
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