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England coach Hodgson will start with Rooney

England coach Roy Hodgson won't be dropping Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney today.

On the eve of England's crucial Group D match with Uruguay, the England manager gave his backing to the Manchester United man.

"He came into this tournament wanting to do very well and I think he will do very well in the tournament," the England manager told BBC Radio 5 Live.

"Wayne has got broad shoulders. He's getting a lot of support from everyone around him.

"We've got a very clear perspective as to what Wayne is and what Wayne can do.

"We're hoping for big things from him."

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