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The England striker will be the centre of attention again on Saturday, seven days after his red card at Fulham which was followed by a wild swing at the corner flag as Manchester United's late-season slump continued.

It once again raised question marks over Rooney's ability to keep his cool in pressurised situations, triggering memories of his dismissal in the World Cup quarter-final with Portugal in Gelsenkirchen as England bowed out of their last major tournament.

Yet David Beckham has already backed the 23-year-old, insisting it would be wrong to try and 'cage' the Merseysider.

And now Capello has followed suit, recalling evidence from his own playing days to emphasise the delicate balance act needed to maintain 'the right level of aggression' is not an easy one.