Roy: no rift over Rooney

England coach Roy Hodgson said on Saturday that his decision to select unsettled striker Wayne Rooney for next week's friendly with Scotland would not upset Manchester United manager David Moyes.

Rooney is reportedly concerned about his future at United and has been the subject of two failed transfer bids from Chelsea.

The 27-year-old has not played a minute of United's preseason campaign due to hamstring and shoulder injuries, but he was still named in Hodgson's squad for Wednesday's friendly against Scotland.

The former Everton striker used his official Facebook page to thank Hodgson, writing: "Can't wait to join up with the England squad and hopefully play in a competitive match, they always are against Scotland. Big thanks to Roy Hodgson for selecting me and showing his faith and support, appreciate it."

Agence France-Presse

(China Daily 08/12/2013 page23)