Rooney needs a break: Moyes

“The boy has had an awful long season and I think it would be wrong for him to go to South Africa,” said Moyes.

“He’s done remarkably well and I can only tell you that we watch him train every day and I think if they want the best from him in the European championship qualifiers I think it would be better to give the boy a break.

“In no way are we trying to keep him away from it. We’re just trying to be honest and tell people how it is. Sven is well aware of how I feel but obviously the England manager will make his decision.”