Peter Crouch backing Wayne Rooney to fire England to World Cup glory
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Peter Crouch believes Wayne Rooney can fire England to World Cup glory and stake a claim to being the world’s best footballer.
The Manchester United striker plundered 33 goals last season and Crouch believes Rooney can carry that lethal form into the tournament, and end England’s 44-year wait to lift the Jules Rimet Trophy once again.
Crouch told The Sun: “It is massive for us to have someone in such great form going into the World Cup.
“He has always been fantastic – a top-class player. People are saying he needs to play with another striker, but this season at United he has proved he can play up front on his own and still score goals.
“Wayne is world class. He is in the top five players right now – everyone would agree with that.
“I think he could end up being the World Player of the Year. It would be great for England if someone could do that.
“He has achieved so much in a short time. He has a long, long way to go in his career. And he is more mature than, say, five years ago.”
Ladbrokes are offering odds of 18/1 on England winning the tournament and Rooney claiming the Golden Boot.