England coach Fabio Capello and principal sponsors are backing Wayne Rooney, despite newspapaer allegations concerning a relationship with a prostitute.
The reports in the News of the World and sunday Mirror promted speculation his England matches and multi-million pound commercial contracts could be in jeopardy. but as Rooney flew out to Switzerland with the rest of the England squad, Capello confirmed the Manchester United star will play in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier. At a news confrence in Basel, th England manager said Rooney is in the frame of mind to play football. "We are here to play , not to focus on the private lives of players."
England captain Steven Gerrard also gave his support to Rooney, saying: "Wayne is a big character. I have known him for a long time, he loves playing football.
""Yeah he has an issue off the pitch but that will not stop him playing well tomorrow night.""
The Liverpool midfielder added: " I think every player does understand the responsibility of being a footballer at the top level.
""On the other hand, we are human as well and along the way we are going to make mistakes.
"I have made some throughout my career, We are human as well. It is just how you react to those mistakes."
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