Rooney dismisses streetwise fear

Wayne Rooney has dismissed suggestions England need to become more streetwise if they are to enjoy a successful Euro 2016 campaign and says they are prioritising other parts of their game.

Thursday’s 1-0 friendly defeat of Portugal highlighted that Roy Hodgson’s young team need to further improve and also the innocence some fear may undermine them.

When Bruno Alves’ reckless high kick struck Harry Kane in the head, the striker attempted to play on instead of going to ground as many other experienced professionals may have done.

Eric Dier has already spoken of the need for England to learn from other teams’ “intelligent edge”, but Rooney believes that while such a mentality may prove a bonus, he and his team-mates have greater priorities.

“If you’re looking at that, then I …

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