Heskey wants to help Rooney

Last Modified: 10 Oct 2008
Source: ITN

Emile Heskey believes he can bring out the best in Wayne Rooney when the pair renew strike their partnership against Kazakhstan.

They played together in the 4-1 win over Croatia and Heskey hopes he will get another chance to play with the Manchester United star at Wembley.

He said: "You never know until you actually play with someone what the partnership is going to be like but Wayne is a fantastic player.

"He's shown that over the years but it's only when you start playing with someone that you get a little understanding, knowing where he's going to run, where you need to be.

"You kind of build your game around your partner.

"I am hoping I am helping to get the best out of him. He's a fantastic talent so I hope I am getting the best out of him."

Heskey also revealed England manager Fabio Capello is not interested in players' reputations when he picks his team.

He said: "Mr Capello is a very strong manager. Names don't really mean much to him.

"He will say 'this player might not be suited for this game, this person will do a better job than this person, he's got to step down'. He doesn't mind that."

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