The 35 - year - old has had more energy and verve in the attacking line behind him when Rooney has been left out , but rarely has he had somebody reading and reacting to his hold - up play .
The England man has been on the pitch .
The 35 - year - old has had more energy and verve in the attacking line behind him when Rooney has been left out , but rarely has he had somebody reading and reacting to his hold - up play unless the England man has been on the pitch .