After apologising for his outburst at England fans, Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney has made a rallying call for their final game against Slovenia.

With such a big match now looming and the pressure on him to deliver mounting, Rooney has taken the correct course of action by dealing with the matter so swiftly.

And he has also issued a rallying cry he hopes will lead to unity as England chase that crucial victory this week.

"I am as passionate about the England team as anyone," he said.

"The most important thing now is to regroup, be positive and work towards winning the game on Wednesday.

"To do this the players will need the support of the fans more than ever."

Although England fans have a reputation for being hard to please, it is hard to imagine they will turn on their talisman.

Indeed, some may view Rooney's conduct as being an admirable show of hunger and commitment, even if it was directed towards them.