Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has likened Wayne Rooney to Andrea Pirlo.

Rooney shone in England's midfield for last night's draw with Russia.

Robson wrote for The Sun: "I think Wayne's got a bit to go before he makes himself a maestro like the Italian who bossed England two years ago in the World Cup finals.

"But for him — and England — the future is bright for he showed how intelligent and how adaptable he is.

"You would never have believed that this was the first time he had ever started a game for his country in that deeper role.

"He looked like a natural. And Pirlo–like, he was sending passes around the pitch like radar before he was subbed off, which ultimately looked a bad decision after the late equaliser.

"One 40-yarder to Dele Alli was sensational."