Rooney determined to shine

England striker Wayne Rooney is determined to prove himself on the world stage after a quiet game against the USA.

Rooney has been tipped to shine in South Africa this summer but was marked out of the match against America, as England only managed a 1-1 draw.

The 24-year-old had a superb campaign last term with Premier League side Manchester United but picked up a knock towards the end of the season and seemed to lose his sharpness in front of goal.

Rooney suffered a minor ankle injury against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League and by his own admission, he was rushed back into the team too quickly.

Now the England star is keen to get his World Cup up and running, as the Three Lions take on Algeria on Friday in Group C.

"This is a great opportunity for me to prove myself at world level," he said.

"I look at what Maradona and Pele did. They took the World Cup by the scruff of the neck and virtually won it single-handed.

"If I can manage half of what they achieved, it would be great.

"It was difficult for me to play as well as I wanted after I got the injury against Bayern Munich. I played when I probably shouldn't and lost my match fitness and sharpness.