Must England look beyond Wayne Rooney at Euro 2016?

Although England’s successful triumph over Germany last time out ultimately equates to little more than a meaningless international friendly in the cold light of day, there were nonetheless several promising signs on offer for all Three Lions fans across the country this weekend, with the likes of Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Jamie Vardy impressing greatly with all things fairly considered.

 

This emerging England team simply offered something fresh and invigorating when compared to the often laborious and distinctly boring Three Lions squads in the often ill-fated past. With several youthful stars involved heavily among the action against the usually formidable world champions last Saturday, perhaps Euro 2016 will seemingly prove far more profitable for Roy Hodgson’s previously maligned side upon the final culmination of the 2015/16 domestic campaign.

 

Yet seeing as England nonetheless managed to go about their business without Roy’s first choice captain and arguably most recognised player out on the current Three Lions contingency out on the pitch last time out – does such a notion now mean that Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney has now subsequently lost his place for England at Euro 2016 this summer?

 

The fans have certainly begun to have their say that’s for sure…

 

Should Wayne Rooney Start at Euro 2016?

 

Although much can admittedly take place between now and the end of the current Premier League campaign, the people down at Eurosport seem to have made their feelings rather clear on the subject…

 

England can win Euro 2016 – but only if Wayne Rooney doesn't start in France…https://t.co/DAMv6exBx7

— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) 27 March 2016

 

…even his Hodgson himself could indeed face the sack among the England dug-out if things turn sour for his chosen starting XI at the upcoming summer tournament…

 

It doesn't matter who #RoyHodgson selects for #EURO2016, #Rooney or whoever. This is his last chance if #England doesn't make it. #Football

— Justin Lau (@justinlaupt) 28 March 2016

 

Some nonetheless expect the current England manager to follow a somewhat predictable course of action by the time Euro 2016 finally comes around for us all to enjoy…

 

Rooney will start against Russia if he is fit. Roy Hodgson lacks the courage to axe his captain. #England #EURO2016

— Paul Smith (@Smudge1962) 27 March 2016

 

…yet many Three Lions supporters seemingly DON’T want the current Manchester United star to start for England in France this upcoming summer…

 

England with Rooney vs England without Rooney pic.twitter.com/ibajGl6RNL

— Onefootball (@Onefootball) 27 March 2016

 

…which was at least partially confirmed when England successfully beat the Germans last time out on international soil…

 

Proof, England do not 'need' Rooney. Can we put that myth to bed now. #ENGvGER #eng

— Duncan Wright (@dwright75) 26 March 2016

 

The likes of Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane could therefore represent a decent bet to end the much anticipated Euro 2016 proceedings as some of the highest goal-scorers of the entire competition…

 

England brilliant win over Germany inspired by Kane and Vardy proves Hodgson must ditch Rooney for Euros #eng #FA

— Rob Shepherd (@Shep_62) 26 March 2016

 

…and as England can really develop further on the back of such a promising performance this weekend, maybe Roy Hodgson must become a tad more ambitious after all…

 

Questions for Roy tonight, do England need Rooney? Sterling? Wilshere? Milner? Henderson? Lallana? Lets be adventurous in the Euro's

— Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) 26 March 2016

 

So then, whilst not every single Three Lions supporter has seen fit to criticise the current England captain this week…

 

If #Rooney wasn't injured he would've played and we wouldn't be questioning his ability. He's the #england captain and should start.

— Sam Danson (@SamDansonJourno) 28 March 2016

 

…the writing does already seem to be written on the wall for Wayne Rooney within the grand scheme of things right in the here and now…

 

#POLL: After Kane, Welbeck and Vardy starred in Berlin, do England need Rooney for #EURO2016? #ENG #GERENG #ENGvGER

— Shoot (@_shootfootball) 27 March 2016