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Man Utd striker Rooney: I want Italy start. I don't need rest

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney admits he was unhappy being substituted during England's Euros rout of Lithuania.

Rooney expects to start for England in Tuesday's friendly against Italy.

He said: "Some players want a rest at times like this but not me.

"I didn't want to come off on Friday to be honest. It is a great honour to play for your country and I always want to play.

"Hopefully I will play again Tuesday and it will be a big test.

"We had a disappointing result against them in the World Cup but I think this game can show how far we have come as a team."

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