Ferdinand : Rooney Will Keep Cool During The World Cup

Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney will keep cool during the World Cup.

Rooney was booked for abusing referee Jeff Selogilwe in the 3-0 World Cup warm-up win over the Platinum Stars.

The official claimed he was insulted by Rooney – whom he said apologised afterwards – and told the Manchester United striker he will risk getting a red card if he behaves in a similar way when the World Cup gets under way.

However, central defender Ferdinand – out of the competition because of a knee injury – praised his Manchester United team-mate’s disciplinary record since he was dismissed during the defeat of Portugal at the last World Cup.

The 31-year-old told reporters that : “I don’t see Wazza (Rooney) having a problem disciplinary-wise at the World Cup at all.

“Wayne’s disciplinary record has been magnificent over the last couple of years, since the incident in Germany. He’s done so well to get where he is now.”