"When I saw Rooney in Portugal, he played very well," said Capello. "He has to play like he did then.

"I feel the same as Sir Alex Ferguson

"I have spoken with Rooney maybe three times now. And I've said to him that he is too generous.

"He has been trying to do too much. He needs to play in the best position for him. He needs to be more selfish, otherwise he is tired and not fresh.

"It is important to be fresh near the goal."

Capello added: "Rooney is very important to us.

"His potential is huge but he can do better. He knows he must stay in front of goal more. He knows he must score more goals.

"He has won a lot - but not enough."