Bryan Robson has compared Wayne Rooney to the Italian midfield mastero Andrea Pirlo after his five star performance in the England opening game of the Euro's against Russia.
Rooney has been under immense criticism heading into the competition, as his best position in the team seem unknown.
His starting place as a striker has been under threat by the likes of Vardy and Harry Kane who boast of a better goal return in the League last season. Also in the midfield, he faces competition from the likes of Jack Wilshire.
Starting alongside Eric Dier and Delle Alli in the England midfield for the game against Russia, the 30 year old controlled the game perfectly before he was substituted.
Bryan Robson wrote in the Sun:
"Rio Ferdinand said Wayne was Andrea Pirlo-like and I can see what he means.
"I think Wayne’s got a bit to go before he makes himself a maestro like the Italian who bossed England two years ago in the World Cup finals.
"But for him — and England — the future is bright for he showed how intelligent and how adaptable he is.
"You would never have believed that this was the first time he had ever started a game for his country in that deeper role.
"He looked like a natural. And Pirlo–like, he was sending passes around the pitch like radar before he was subbed off, which ultimately looked a bad decision after the late equaliser.
One 40-yarder to Dele Alli was sensational.
"I also really appreciated the fact that he took on the responsibility of tracking back as he did to cut out one dangerous raid by the Russians.
"The bonus having Rooney deeper is that he can also still see space to move into to have a crack at goal."
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