Eriksson will chat to the striker to establish what the situation is
England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is set to talk to Wayne Rooney over
newspaper allegations that the striker has racked up gambling debts.
The claims about the 20-year-old were made by The Sunday Mirror.

But the Football Association stressed it was "unaware of any problems
in the England team dressing room."

And the FA's Adrian Bevington added: "We believe Sven-Goran Eriksson
will speak to the players allegedly involved to clarify the facts."

According to the newspaper, Rooney, who earns an estimated £50,000 a
week on the pitch and millions more a year from sponsorship deals, is
one of a number of England players said to be involved in betting on
sports other than their own.

Everyone connected to the FA and the England team is determined to
do all they can to achieve success in Germany this summer

FA director of communications Adrian Bevington
Rooney's spokesman refused to be drawn on the allegations, telling
the Sunday Mirror: "We have no comment to make."

England are due to begin their World Cup campaign in Germany in less
than two months' time.

FA director of communications Bevington said: "Under Sven the England
team have enjoyed a fantastic spirit within the camp, a fact that is
regularly made by the players publicly.

"This spirit has ensured qualification to three consecutive
tournaments.

"It's important the fans know everyone connected to the FA and the
England team is determined to do all they can to achieve success in
Germany this summer."

But Bevington added: "We should also state there is little the FA can
do to prevent any individuals gambling privately on horse or
greyhound racing though there are rules preventing betting on any
football matches or competitions they are involved in."