Medic: 'Perfect recovery' for Rooney
Wayne Rooney's chances of playing a key part in the World Cup have been boosted after England's team doctor Leif Sward claimed the player was making a "perfect recovery" from a broken metatarsal.
The Manchester United striker fractured a bone in his right foot against Chelsea on April 24 an it was estimated he would take a minimum of six weeks to recover. However, Sward revealed the 20-year-old had made great progress.
"Everything points to a perfect recovery. I have the highest hopes for Rooney and the World Cup," the England medic told The Sun. "I hope I can give a perfect answer about Rooney after the next MRI examination on Thursday."
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