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Arsenal's Wenger: England would celebrate if Rooney dived to win World Cup

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists England fans would be cheering from the rooftops if Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney dived to win them the World Cup. "Eduardo made a bit more of it but watch the television and it is part of the game," said the Arsenal manager.

"It is a very fine line between being shrewd and cheating the referee. You cannot prove intent from a guy who is touched; he goes down and shows the referee that it is a penalty.

"It's a very emotional situation. Being a hero or a cheat depends very much on what side of the camp you are on.

"England are in the World Cup and if Rooney does that in the last minute of the game and England win the World Cup, do you really think Rooney will be slaughtered the next day?"

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