Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits England coach Roy Hodgson has made things easier for the players at the Euros.

Rooney was part of England's World Cup debacle two years ago and he suggested Hodgson had made changes for the better, admitting it was a happier, more relaxed camp than under Italian manager Fabio Capello in South Africa.

He said: "I think it helps everyone being English. There are no words lost in translation.

"The manager trusts his players, which is obviously a big help to the players.

"Under the other managers, there was an element of trust there.

"Roy's come in and he's obviously given us a lot of rest time as well and a lot of down time, and we understand what he wants from us."