World Cup

Wayne Rooney looking to produce best form at World Cup

By Simon Sinclair, Reporter | 01 June 2014

England striker Wayne Rooney believes that he can finally produce his best form at the World Cup after disappointing showings in his two previous tournaments.

England striker Wayne Rooney has expressed his desire to finally break his World Cup duck and produce his best form at the competition in Brazil.

The 28-year-old has failed to find the net in his two previous tournaments, which have both ended in disappointment, none more so than when he was sent off in the quarter-finals against Portugal in 2006.

However, Rooney feels that, now he is injury free going into the competition, he can show what he is capable of on the world stage.

He told The Mirror: "I have always been honest with myself and the truth is that, while I've been lucky enough to win a lot of things with United, I do feel there is something missing in my career with England.

"After the injury problems I have had in the build-up to my two previous World Cups, I really hope this can be my tournament. I haven't scored at a World Cup yet and that's something I want to put right because it does wind me up.

"I want to do better this time – not just for myself – but because I know that, if I am playing well, then I'll be helping the team."

England begin their World Cup campaign against Italy on June 14.