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It was figure of speech more than anything seeing as I somewhat disagree with your opinion of Rooney but apologies though if I sounded like I didn't value your opinion of him.

Yes he has had 1 good season...but how old is Sterling?? Yep, only19!! He has many years ahead of him and he has the potential to be world class (like Rooney had) and will be if he keeps up this current level of form for both club and country for years to come.

Yes the scoring record is great, no doubt about it but I'm not going by his history, my main gripe with Rooney is that, whilst he IS quality & class...he isn't anywhere near as good as he was, and barring the 1 tournament when he was 18, he's looked peripheral at best in other tournaments ever since. Whether or not it's a confidence thing or that he is asked to play differently for the reason behind his poor form...I don't know but for me Rooney was nearly world class but had his form mirrored that of when he was 22-23 over the last 2-3 years then yes he would have been, the talents there...but his form has been too hit and miss for him to be judged as World Class, just my opinion mate!!