Wayne Rooney has more than one fracture and maybe needs a 'miracle' to be fit for the World Cup, according to England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.

The England striker has since had a second scan on his metartarsal.

Eriksson said: 'I knew [Tuesday] that he had more than one fracture. Miracles happen in life now and then, but I don't really know.'

His club believe Rooney is six weeks away from training but Eriksson is still set to include him in his squad. Danny Murphy is blaming pitch quality for the injury: "I personally believe it's the pitches that are more of a factor than the boots because they are so firm."

If England is Rooney-less, who gets the call instead? Some are pointing to Robbie Fowler as the stand-up man.