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Man Utd legend Keane senses Rooney set for big World Cup

Manchester United legend Roy Keane believes Wayne Rooney is set for a big World Cup.

Keane senses there's less expectations on the England striker's shoulders this summer.

"I think there is less pressure on Wayne," said Keane. "He still puts himself under the same pressure, but it's not coming from the media as much as before when he has gone in injured or with off-the-field stuff going on.

"There was stuff with Fabio Capello and an unhappy camp in 2010. This time I think Wayne has gone away to get a bit of sun and the fact that he has missed a bit of football over the last month or two is no bad thing.

"People shouldn't be panicking. I have heard that he has taken medical staff away with him on his holiday - I am sure his wife is delighted with that! But sometimes you need down-time, the discipline to relax and rest the tendons, the muscles, your fibres, the mind which is probably the most important thing.

"I'm guessing but I think Wayne will be going into the World Cup in a good mindset and again I think he is surrounded by better players in attacking positions who can see more of a pass than previous squads have going into big tournaments. He has gone in on the back of injuries before, I think there has always been that pressure on Wayne. But I think he is surrounded by better players now, who are on good form."

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