England coach Fabio Capello admits Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney apologised for his red card madness in Montenegro last night. Rooney was sent off in the 73rd minute for kicking Miodrag Dzudovic and will probably miss the first two games in Poland and Ukraine.

Capello said: "He made a silly mistake and said 'Yes, sorry'. It's a red card. You can't defend that. I'm not happy, absolutely.

"Rooney kicked the opponent. And he will now not be able to play the first game in the Euros as he will be suspended.

"Rooney was not happy because he missed some control and some passes.

"For this reason, I think he reacted. His reaction was to kick the opponent."

Three Lions boss Capello had insisted the Manchester United striker was mentally fit to play despite the arrest of his dad and uncle over an alleged betting scam.

Rooney, 25, will land an automatic one-game ban - but UEFA are likely to increase this to two.

Capello said: "He's a really important player with a lot of experience. We will find a solution to play without him.

"We will try something in the friendlies we play to prepare for the future.

"It will be a good lesson for him and the team.

"When a player is frustrated it is always because it is from what is on the pitch, never for private problems."