Rooney - I'll play anywhere

England star happy to do job for the team

Last updated: 13th October 2008

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Wayne Rooney admits that he would prefer to operate in a central position for England but insists he would play anywhere for Fabio Capello.

England boss Capello started Saturday's 5-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Kazakhstan at Wembley with Rooney in a role on the left flank.

However, the Manchester United star was moved to a more central berth in the second half, where he worked well with strike partner Emile Heskey.

While the 22-year-old is adamant that he is content to play his part for the team, he confesses that he favoured his role in the middle in the second 45 minutes.

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"I'm a lot more on the ball, and it's better to play," said Rooney when asked about his position in the middle.

"But if the manager wants me to play left then I will.

"In the first half I played more towards the left and second half I started playing just off Emile. It was two different roles."

Rooney netted twice against Kazakhstan, his first international double in four years, and he has defended his poor goalscoring record over recent years.

"I wouldn't say my record is too bad - it's just outside one in two. It's not one in four or five," added Rooney.

"I've always said my game is not all about goals and I'm pleased with my record and how I've been playing."