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'He's a worldwide star' - Oblak pinpoints Rooney as England's key man

Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak feels Wayne Rooney remains England's main danger man ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Ljubljana.

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Rooney has lost his starting berth at Manchester United and is no longer an undisputed starter in attack at international level either.

Nevertheless, Oblak refuses to write off England's all-time top scorer just yet.

"Rooney is a worldwide star and he is always very important for England's game. He is the key player we must stop," the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper told reporters. "I don't fear any of the England players, but they have some quality players in attack.