Pele: Rooney will shine
Rooney has scored 39 goals for England, but she has never found online in a World Cup despite featuring in South Africa and Germany. The England striker struggled for fitness and form prior to squad's training camp in Miami, but Pele expects the 28-year-old to perform well in Brazil.
"Wayne Rooney hasn't scored [within a World Cup finals] but he was fantastic for your team," the 3-time World Cup winner told Sky Sports News. "He was always the participant who fought more for the team - I'd like him within my team, you already know!"
England start their campaign against Italy in Manaus on Saturday before you take on Uruguay and Costa Rica. This can be a tough group, but Pele believes England should qualify.
"England employ a difficult group but I'm sure they could pass," the Brazilian said.
"The planet Cup is definitely a short tournament and also the experienced players always excel."
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