Saturday, April 08, 2006

Eriksson looks into Rooney claims

The claims about the 20-year-old were made by The Sunday Mirror.
But the Football Association stressed it was "unaware of any problems in the England team dressing room."
And the FA's Adrian Bevington added: "We believe Sven-Goran Eriksson will speak to the players allegedly involved to clarify the facts."
According to the newspaper, Rooney, who earns an estimated £50,000 a week on the pitch and millions more a year from sponsorship deals, is one of a number of England players said to be involved in betting on sports other than their own.
Rooney's spokesman refused to be drawn on the allegations, telling the Sunday Mirror: "We have no comment to make."
England are due to begin their World Cup campaign in Germany in less than two months' time.
FA director of communications Bevington said: "Under Sven the England team have enjoyed a fantastic spirit within the camp, a fact that is regularly made by the players publicly.
"This spirit has ensured qualification to three consecutive tournaments.
"It's important the fans know everyone connected to the FA and the England team is determined to do all they can to achieve success in Germany this summer."
But Bevington added: "We should also state there is little the FA can do to prevent any individuals gambling privately on horse or greyhound racing though there are rules preventing betting on any football matches or competitions they are involved in."

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