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Slovenia players accuse Man Utd ace Rooney of diving

Slovenia players have accused Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney of diving in England's 2-1 friendly win last night.

Slovenia captain Robert Koren believes the Manchester United star made a meal of a tussle for possession with defender Bostjan Cesar and earned England a penalty with a dive.

Koren, who earns his keep with West Brom, said: "This week there has been a lot of talk about diving, about Arsenal's Eduardo.

"Today I think Rooney went down a bit too easy and let's see if someone will say something against him.

"My personal opinion is the referee was under a little bit of pressure because of the crowd and the England team. That penalty was a bit too easy."

Cesar damaged his ankle in his clash with Rooney as the England talisman hit the deck.

The centre-back will now miss their vital World Cup qualifier against Poland on Wednesday.

Slovenia keeper Samir Handanovic said: "It was no penalty. Both players were fighting for the ball.

"In the end Rooney literally fell into Cesar and I think it was a clear foul against our player.

"Maybe Rooney should have been yellow-carded."

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