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Fab to give Rooney a strike partner

Fab to give Rooney a strike partner

Rooney: Will not play as a lone striker v USA

Capello is without Michael Owen, who has a virus, so will play Rooney with either Peter Crouch, Dean Ashton, Jermain Defoe or Gabriel Agbonlahor against the Americans.

"It is very important for me to see Rooney not as the first but the second striker," Capello told BBC Five Live.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is set to start, while David Beckham may play a part as his fitness has impressed the England boss.

Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland and Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas have pulled out of the squad, along with Owen, because of injury.

But, otherwise, Capello has a fully-fit squad to choose from.