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Wayne Rooney – A genius shackled by time

As Wayne Rooney hangs up his playing boots, James Pendleton looks back at a long career that produced many highs and some lows.

After years of neglect, European performances suggest that Russian football is finally committed to fitness, writes Alan Moore.

Professional football is promoted as the pinnacle of the sport, but does it bear any true relation to the game we love, asks Pavan Mano.

Another World Cup failure down, how many more to go? But who will lead England into the next European Championship and beyond?

Ashley Wilkinson discusses the reasons why Wayne Rooney is not a suitable candidate for the England captaincy.

Jake Evans picks his best eleven for England should they seal a place at next year’s World Cup.

Harsh Gupta looks at some of Europe’s top strikers who could be on the move once the transfer window opens in a few weeks.

Joe Cawley picks ten of the best from Wayne Rooney’s career.

Joe Cawley looks at where new signing Robin Van Persie will fit in at Manchester United.

Tom Pyman offers his thoughts on what is a huge season ahead for Manchester United.