Source: Daily_Mail
Wayne Rooney hailed for forgetting strife to steer England to victory
Steven Gerrard has praised Wayne Rooney for delivering a 'fantastic' response to the storm surrounding his private life. [LNB]Rooney - who has been accused of cheating behind his wife Coleen's back - grabbed the opening goal in England's 3-1 victory over Switzerland in Basle - a win that Gerrard also believes helped ease the pain of their World Cup woe. [LNB] In the spotlight: Wayne Rooney is congratulated on his goal in Basle[LNB]After Rooney had poked England ahead in the early stages goals from Adam Johnson and Darren Bent sealed a second Euro 2012 qualifying triumph in four days. [LNB]Gerrard said: 'All the talk in the build-up was about Wayne but we showed a great togetherness and the early goal for Wayne did him the world of good.[LNB] 'Over the two games he's been fantastic for us. People said the Swiss players might try to wind him up but I wouldn't say that was the case.[LNB] On the march: Steven Gerrard battles for the ball against Gokhan Inler[LNB] 'I think they are an honest team and they have a good record, especially at home. People were talking about them being difficult to play against, hard to score against and hard to break down. But I thought we tore them apart at times and Wayne played a big part in that.' [LNB]England have rediscovered their golden touch after failing miserably at the World Cup in South Africa. [LNB]Gerrard was part of the side that flopped in the summer but he believes they are now starting to make amends with their form in Group G. [LNB]VIDEO: Gerrard on England's win...He added: 'I think all the players realised that over in South Africa it wasn't good enough so we needed to re-group. 'We need to stick together and try and raise the performance levels. I think over the last two games we have certainly done that. [LNB] 'I just think we've re-grouped. Everyone was hurt and disappointed by letting the nation down over in South Africa.[LNB] 'We know we have to put it right but it's important not to get carried away by these two results. It's going to be a long time and a long process before we're really back.' [LNB] A true pro! Swiss roll for Fabio Capello as Wayne Rooney thinks of England at lastSwitzerland 1 England 3: Wayne Rooney is up to his old tricks as Fabio Capello's men claim fine victoryMartin Samuel: From kiss and tell to all is well (until he gets home, anyway)England watch with Martin Keown: Mr Calm, and Mr Must-Be-More Calm[LNB]
