Slovenia players have accused Manchester
United striker Wayne Rooney of diving in England's
2-1 friendly win last night.
Slovenia captain Robert Koren believes the Manchester United star made a meal of a tussle for
possession with defender Bostjan Cesar and earned England a penalty
with a dive.
Koren, who earns his keep with West Brom, said: “This week there
has been a lot of talk about diving, about Arsenal’s Eduardo.
“Today I think Rooney went down a bit too easy and let’s see if
someone will say something against him.
“My personal opinion is the referee was under a little bit of
pressure because of the crowd and the England team. That penalty
was a bit too easy.”
Cesar damaged his ankle in his clash with Rooney as the England
talisman hit the deck.
The centre-back will now miss their vital World Cup qualifier
against Poland on Wednesday.
Slovenia keeper Samir Handanovic said: “It was no penalty. Both
players were fighting for the ball.
“In the end Rooney literally fell into Cesar and I think it was
a clear foul against our player.
“Maybe Rooney should have been yellow-carded.”
