We can do it without Rooney - Beckham
David Beckham admits England are a better side with Wayne Rooney but insists they have the players to succeed without the Manchester United striker.
Rooney is a major doubt for the World Cup after he suffered more than one fracture in a foot during the 3-0 defeat by Chelsea at the end of last month and he was under intense scrutiny until the surprise inclusion of Theo Walcott in the England squad shifted the spotlight on to the 17-year-old.
"We are a better team and squad with him (Rooney)," Beckham told Sky Sports. "What we have to remember is we have other great players and other captains - great midfielders, defenders and forwards in our team. We've got players who have played in big games so we have to step forward now."
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