Rooney: I cant be regarded as a great until I win world cup

Rooney insists he cannot be regarded as a truly great player unless he wins the World Cup.

He is set to play against Brazil, the world’s top-ranked nation, for the first time when England take on Dunga’s men in Doha on Saturday.

“There are players like George Best and (Cristiano) Ronaldo who are geniuses,” said Rooney.

“But if you want to be compared to players like Romario and Ronaldo and be up there with them, I feel you have to win a World Cup.

“Ronaldo was one of the best, if not the best, forward ever. When he was at Barcelona, the things he did were incredible.

“In later years, Ronaldinho and Kaka were both world player of the year.

“For me to be considered among that group of players, I must win the World Cup with England.”

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