Washington: England and Manchester United top career goalscorer Wayne Rooney praised his homeland’s ‘fantastic’ World Cup effort and hoped that they would go all the way and win the title.
“They are doing fantastic. Hopefully we can get the win,” Rooney said during a promotional event here Tuesday morning. “It’s great. You see the atmosphere back home. There are billions watching it. Hopefully we can get through and go on to the final and then win that game also.”
Manager Gareth Southgate’s England squad will face Croatia in a semifinal for a berth in Sunday’s championship match against either France or Belgium.
“For the players and Gareth, I wish them massive good luck. They are making us all proud,” Rooney said. “Hopefully they can get that one step further and get to the final and bring the Cup home. I’ve enjoyed all the buzz coming out of this. We’re enjoying it and we believe (this England will win the title).”
Rooney also said he is looking forward to his MLS career with DC United, who last won the MLS title in 2004. “I can’t wait. I’m looking forward to it,” Rooney said of Saturday’s match when he will make his debut for the club.