Updated On: 19 June, 2014 08:36 AM IST | | Amit Kamath
<p>England forward's former strike partner Peter Crouch says Wayne will deliver goals only if played in a central position against Uruguay today</p>

Wayne Rooney
After England's 1-2 loss against Italy in their World Cup opener on Sunday, Wayne Rooney has come under ample criticism.
Peter Crouch
Some British newspapers have even called for the talismanic striker to be dropped from the starting XI for today's clash against Uruguay. However, Rooney's one-time national teammate and strike partner Peter Crouch believes that England should persist with the Manchester United striker.