England World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst says Tottenham striker Peter Crouch should partner Manchester United's Wayne Rooney at the World Cup.

Spurs striker Crouch, 29, scored twice in last Wednesday's 3-1 win against Egypt to take his tally to 20 goals in 37 matches for his country.

And Hurst said: "Crouch is emerging as the best partner because he can do what Emile Heskey does - but very importantly he scores a lot more goals than Emile.

"Peter's England record now is getting very close to mine!"