Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has offered his backing to England coach Roy Hodgson. It is the first time England have failed to get out of the group since 1958 and has understandably led to scrutiny about Hodgson's position at the helm.
"Well, he has put a great enthusiasm in the team, a great set of young players, exciting players in place," the forward said.
"Make no doubt about it, Roy is the man to take us forward. We appreciate what he has done for us.
"He has, in my opinion, changed the way we have played over the last couple of years and I know the results have been disappointing in the last two games, but as a team we can feel we are getting better.
"I feel with the young lads in the squad, this will help them and hopefully in the future this will make us a better team."
