The biggest challenge facing international football is to convince followers that it is still relevant. So, who had the brilliant idea to give Wayne Rooney 120th England next week against the United States?
The cynical opinion is that the FA thinks that the presence of the DC United player will sell some more tickets for an unbearable encounter. Mine Gareth Southgate's message to England's new promising that there are no cheap caps.
The main justification is that the game will raise money for the charity foundation of Rooney. Few would be against it. A sensible solution would be for England's scorer to enter the channel before the game, accept an apothecary from an FA bigger and take applause before retiring to the posts. Instead of that, he will be taking a step from a squad member who intends to build a place on the team.
Southgate is fighting to find the right balance in the attack and in the middle field. The director has a limited time to find a solution. Every minute Rooney plays is one minute lost.
Some will make a sentimental case to commend the 33-year-old. The former Manchester United striker never had a challenge for the Three Lions. His 53 goals for the national side confirm his commitment.
It's been a long time since a place in the team was worth. The way before his final appearance – the 3-0 win over Scotland two years ago – his choice was questionable.
There are precedents: Germany and Holland have recently given players a multiple ceremony license. Now the FAs are making the same mistake.
Wayne Rooney: ups and downs of England
1/10 The ups and downs of Wayne Rooney
With the captain of England fallen by the interim manager Gareth Southgate, the Press Association looks back at some of the most memorable moments of the attacker …
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2/10 High: the youngest scorer in England
Despite the increased number of new talents that are now in the England team before their predecessors, Rooney still has the record of being the youngest to score. His goal scored through midfielder victory in a 2-1 win over Macedonia in September 2003 at the age of only 17 years and 317 days.
3/10 High: international emergency
Probably the best Rooney tournament in an England shirt was Euro 2004 in Portugal when the boy threw four times while the Three Lions came to the quarterfinals and was named on the tournament team.
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4/10 Under: Red World Cup card
Rooney entered the 2006 tournament in Germany under a cloud that rotated a metatarsal only six weeks earlier, which meant doubts about his physical condition. The Rooney World Cup ended disgrace because he was expelled in the quarterfinals defeat to Portugal after scoring the opponent Ricardo Carvalho.
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5/10 Under: fanatic blast
Another World Cup, this time in South Africa in 2010, which ended in disappointment. Rooney's relationship with supporters rose to the nose when, after a successful frustrating group phase with Algeria, he said sarcastically: "Nice to see their home-made (own) fans slammed" beneath the lens of a field television camera.
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6/10 High: Captaincy
After the international withdrawal of Steven Gerrard after the 2014 World Cup, manager Roy Hodgson returned to Rooney as his successor. Rooney said that he was "beyond his wildest dreams."
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7/10 High: the scorer of the England record
The record of Sir Bobby Charlton of 49 was 45 years old and, after Gary Lineker and Michael Owen were short, Rooney finally overcame him. Precisely for the striker – who was criticized for not marking key games – reached a classified Euro 2016 against Switzerland in September 2015, although from the penalty spot.
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8/10 Under: Woody Wembley
Rooney was frustrated by frustrated fans after the Manchester United star covered a disappointing performance with a shot finishing in the closing stages of the World Cup victory for 2-0 against Malta at Wembley.
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9/10 Low: dropped
Gareth Southgate decided to leave Rooney for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
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10/10 Under: apology
Rooney offered an "unreserved" apology to Southgate and FA after the images emerged from the captain of England who was looking for worse wear on the team after the 3-0 win over Scotland.
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1/10 The ups and downs of Wayne Rooney
With the captain of England fallen by the interim manager Gareth Southgate, the Press Association looks back at some of the most memorable moments of the attacker …
AFP / Getty Images
2/10 High: the youngest scorer in England
Despite the increased number of new talents that are now in the England team before their predecessors, Rooney still has the record of being the youngest to score. His goal scored through midfielder victory in a 2-1 win over Macedonia in September 2003 at the age of only 17 years and 317 days.
3/10 High: international emergency
Probably the best Rooney tournament in an England shirt was Euro 2004 in Portugal when the boy threw four times while the Three Lions came to the quarterfinals and was named on the tournament team.
Getty Images
4/10 Under: Red World Cup card
Rooney entered the 2006 tournament in Germany under a cloud that rotated a metatarsal only six weeks earlier, which meant doubts about his physical condition. The Rooney World Cup ended disgrace because he was expelled in the quarterfinals defeat to Portugal after scoring the opponent Ricardo Carvalho.
AFP / Getty Images
5/10 Under: fanatic blast
Another World Cup, this time in South Africa in 2010, which ended in disappointment. Rooney's relationship with supporters rose to the nose when, after a successful frustrating group phase with Algeria, he said sarcastically: "Nice to see their home-made (own) fans slammed" beneath the lens of a field television camera.
Getty Images
6/10 High: Captaincy
After the international withdrawal of Steven Gerrard after the 2014 World Cup, manager Roy Hodgson returned to Rooney as his successor. Rooney said that he was "beyond his wildest dreams."
Getty Images
7/10 High: the scorer of the England record
The record of Sir Bobby Charlton of 49 was 45 years old and, after Gary Lineker and Michael Owen were short, Rooney finally overcame him. Precisely for the striker – who was criticized for not marking key games – reached a classified Euro 2016 against Switzerland in September 2015, although from the penalty spot.
AFP / Getty Images
8/10 Under: Woody Wembley
Rooney was frustrated by frustrated fans after the Manchester United star covered a disappointing performance with a shot finishing in the closing stages of the World Cup victory for 2-0 against Malta at Wembley.
AFP / Getty Images
9/10 Low: dropped
Gareth Southgate decided to leave Rooney for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
AFP / Getty Images
10/10 Under: apology
Rooney offered an "unreserved" apology to Southgate and FA after the images emerged from the captain of England who was looking for worse wear on the team after the 3-0 win over Scotland.
Rex Features
England's best player must have the hope of doing his national service with honor and leaving the scene without ashamed. Peter Shilton, the 125-point record holder, had two latest nightmare games. Its time ended, I did not need an artificial swan.
It would be easy to organize a testimonial for one of the modern heroes of the country, but if you select a retired Major League Soccer player to play England, do not try to tell people who matter about international football. If he did, this circus would not be happening.
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