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Wayne Rooney's World Cups And Euros With England (PICTURES)

Will Rooney Thrive In Brazil? Here's His Past England Tournaments
Samuel Luckhurst

England striker Wayne Rooney is determined to repeat his exceptional Euro 2004 exploits at the 2014 World Cup.

Rooney has experienced three disappointing tournaments with England since his four goals as a teenager nine years ago, notching just one strike since against Ukraine in Euro 2012.

Injuries and suspension have inhibited him from hitting his stride at World Cups and Euros in his 20s, but Rooney is now revelling in the No.10 role for club and country and was the top scorer in qualifying.

Rooney's major tournaments
Euro 2004(01 of28)
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With England 1-0 up against France, Rooney wins a penalty after a virtuoso foray into the holders' penalty area. David Beckham has his spotkick saved, however, and individual errors in the dying embers culminate in a 2-1 France win
Euro 2004(02 of28)
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Rooney nods in his first tournament goal for England in a 3-0 group stage triumph at the age of 18
Euro 2004(03 of28)
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The Everton striker is also credited with a second goal later on, even though the ball cannons off Joerg Stiel's head
Euro 2004(04 of28)
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Despite trailing, England quickly recover thanks to a Paul Scholes equaliser and Rooney gives them the lead...
Euro 2004(05 of28)
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Before linking up brilliantly with Michael Owen to make it three in an eventual 4-2 win which takes the Three Lions through to the quarter-finals
Euro 2004(06 of28)
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His tournament ends prematurely when he breaks his metatarsal with England 1-0 ahead against hosts Portugal in the last eight
Euro 2004(07 of28)
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He is replaced by Darius Vassell as England attempt to hold on but concede a late equaliser to Tottenham misfit Hélder Postiga. 2-2 after extra-time, England lose on penalties, with Vassell having his spotkick saved
World Cup 2006(08 of28)
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Another metatarsal injury less than two months before the tournament means a half-baked Rooney is summoned to rescue England from humiliation in the second group game with Trinidad & Tobago
World Cup 2006(09 of28)
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England win 2-0 thanks to goals from Peter Crouch and Steven Gerrard
World Cup 2006(10 of28)
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Rooney makes his first World Cup start against Sweden but is well off the pace
World Cup 2006(11 of28)
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He is eventually substituted, much to his chagrin
World Cup 2006(12 of28)
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Rooney produces a decent display in a laboured win over Ecuador
World Cup 2006(13 of28)
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David Beckham scores his last ever England goal to win the last 16 tie
World Cup 2006(14 of28)
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Manhandled by the niggly Ricardo Carvalho, Rooney stamps on the Chelsea defender's groin...
World Cup 2006(15 of28)
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And becomes the third England player to be sent off at a World Cup
World Cup 2006(16 of28)
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England's tournament ends soon after, via penalties
World Cup 2010(17 of28)
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Having enjoyed his best season yet after scoring 34 goals, an ankle injury inhibits Rooney in South Africa and England earn a fortuitous draw with the United States
World Cup 2010(18 of28)
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That is followed by a humiliating 0-0 draw with Algeria. At full-time, Rooney criticises England's booing fans
World Cup 2010(19 of28)
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With England 1-0 ahead in their must-win final group game with Slovenia, Rooney strikes the post as his World Cup drought continues
World Cup 2010(20 of28)
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England eventually qualify as the second placed side, behind the USA
World Cup 2010(21 of28)
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Rooney informs the myopic linesman just how far over the line Frank Lampard's effort was against Germany
World Cup 2010(22 of28)
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It is of little consequence, though, as England are outclassed and thrashed 4-1 by Germany
Euro 2012(23 of28)
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Suspended for the first two games, Rooney scores the only goal against co-hosts Ukraine to put England through to the quarters as group winners with seven points
Euro 2012(24 of28)
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Roy Hodgson thanks the forward
Euro 2012(25 of28)
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Rooney converts his penalty in the shootout with Italy in the last eight
Euro 2012(26 of28)
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But England lose on penalties at the quarter-finals yet again
World Cup 2014(27 of28)
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Hodgson starts Rooney on the left, a role he's never hidden his disdain for, in an attempt to counter the dictatorial Andrea Pirlo but the experiment fails. Rooney is switched to the centre and misses a great chance to equalise as England lose 2-1 to Italy in their opening game. (credit:Getty Images)
World Cup 2014(28 of28)
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Rooney finally scores a World Cup goal but it is sandwiched in between two Luis Suárez strikes and England are eliminated after two games. (credit:FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT via Getty Images)

Continuity is encouraging, and Rooney is also 11 goals shy of equalling Sir Bobby Charlton's Three Lions record.

Itt is just one target Rooney has in his sights ahead of his third World Cup, but his main focus is just performing.

"I'm very determined to do that," the striker said. "That is what I have wanted to do in all the other tournaments and it hasn't happened. I have always been determined to do well and I want to try to help England be successful.

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Rooney is determined to repeat his Euro 2004 exploits

"I won't put any added pressure on myself but obviously I want to try to perform."

Rooney, who turns 28 next week, made his England debut 10 years ago in a friendly against Australia.

"This is my 10th or 11th year playing for England so the obvious goal is to try to be successful and win trophies so that would obviously be the icing on the cake," he said.

"Hopefully I still have got time on my hands when I can do that."

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