England coach Italo Galbiati insists there's no concerns over Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's temperament.

Galbiati is the member of the coaching staff who plays "nice" to Capello's "nasty", and was memorably dubbed "the Old Fellow" by Rio Ferdinand.

Galbiati said: "What happened against the Platinum Stars is just part of his character.

"He is high-spirited. He is always so competitive and that is just the way he is.

"Wayne jokes a lot with me, he's extraordinary. What you have to remember is that Rooney is already such a great talent and he's only 24. He is a world-class player but he always gives everything and wants to do extra work, is incredibly down to earth and is always willing to improve.

"But on the pitch he's a real lion. We know he will be absolutely right when it matters as he is in every session."