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Capello loved working with Man Utd striker Rooney

Former England coach Fabio Capello says he loved working with Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

Capello feels Rooney can still make a difference at the Euros.

He recalled to the Daily Mail: "During training I had to stop him, 'Please, Wayne'. But he would say 'Boss, I want to shoot, I want to practise penalties, I want to do this'. I would have to say again, 'No! Wayne!'.

"I like that about him so much, he had so much enthusiasm. His best position is the one he plays in for Manchester United, playing as the link man.

"He can attack the space from there, but also he has the quality to score goals. He is a special player, he has certain qualities and he is one of the best players in the world.

"Technically he is gifted. For England he can be the difference and he can show that in the last group game against Ukraine.

"When he got sent off against Montenegro, it was a really stupid or silly mistake because we were winning and there was no problem."

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