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Sir Alex Ferguson has described Tom Cleverley as "one of the brightest prospects in the English game" after the midfielder signed a new four-year contract at Old Trafford.
Rooney will definitely be suspended for the first game of the finals after being sent off against Montenegro on Friday night ? and his ban could be extended by Uefa depending on the content of referee Wolfgang Stark's report.
England coach Capello must now prepare for the tournament without his star striker and has hinted the 25-year-old could face a battle to regain his place in the side.
England, who are now10.00to win the tournament, take on Spain, who can be backed at3.75, next month at Wembley and Rooney will not be part ofthe manager'splans. Capello's men will also take on Holland, who are available at 7.00.
"Rooney will not play against Spain ? absolutely," said the England head coach. "I want to test new players, a different style and a new different movement, something different.
"Sometimes he will come on at half-time but not from the start. He will not start. We need to prepare the first 11 who will start the Euros."
Rooney's absence will allow fringe strikers to stake their claim for a place in the squad, with Danny Welbeck, Andy Carroll, Jermain Defoe and Daniel Sturridge all giving Capello food for thought.
"I have got a lot of forwards at this moment, really good forwards, and I need to find the best solution. It will be really interesting because two players I did not select are playing really well," added the Italian.
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