Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney has dismissed claims his fiery temper could work against England's World Cup cause.

Rooney brushed aside concerns over his temperament by insisting: "I am always in control."

It was a brief response from the 23-year-old just after scoring twice in the 4-0 win over Slovakia, coming a week after he punched a corner flag having been sent off for Manchester United at Fulham.

"I am a bit more experienced and have played in big games at club level which has really helped me," he said.

With Steven Gerrard's form for Liverpool, Rooney sometimes went to the left flank allow his team-mate the free role that he enjoys at Anfield.

"It is something we worked on in training," Rooney said. "Stevie has been playing unbelievably for Liverpool and it is good that we both slotted in and it is nice to do well."

Rooney will reach 50 caps against Ukraine on Wednesday in the World Cup qualifier, although milestones do not bother him.

"I am pleased if I can get to the 50 caps but I want to win a trophy. Hopefully in the future we can do that," he said.