Rooney: How Painful Retired

England failed to advance to the semifinals after the surrender at the hands of Italy on penalties. Wayne Rooney admitted defeat like this is the most painful way out. Melakoni quarterfinal match at the Olympic Stadium on Monday (6/25/2012) pm dawn, The Three Lions defeated 2-4 after a goalless draw after extra time up against Gli Azzurri.

Had the upper hand, and Ashley Cole Ashley Young in a row failed to make a penalty kick. Italy secured their qualification after successful execution of Alessandro Diamanti. This defeat practically extend the English poor record in penalty shoot-out. Since 1990, Britain was involved in a seven-time penalties, but only once able to come out as winners. "This is a way out of menyakikan," Rooney said as quoted by ESPN Star. "We were all very disappointed." "This is a tough game and we all have to work hard, so losing on penalties is painful for all players." However, Rooney assessing his team deserve to go home with heads held high. By containing a lot of young players, the UK is able to answer the criticism. "We can hold your head up. There are a lot of young players in this squad and it will help them in the next tournament," said the Manchester United striker.

'Rooney Not Main, France Lucky'

Wayne Rooney will not appear on the first two games England at Euro 2012. For Samir Nasri, it is a great advantage for the French. Britain and France joined in Group C with Sweden and Ukraine host. The Three Lions and Les Bleus will immediately be faced in the first game group.

England certainly be without Rooney received a red card in the final phase of the allowance. Manchester United striker was thrown out because the player kicking Montenegro, Miodrag Dzudovic. "Obviously, it's better to face English first, when Rooney was still in a period of suspension," said Nasri as reported by Reuters.

Nasri himself sure if the French the opportunity to qualify for the quarterfinals is very large, although there are still two black horses in addition to his team as well as English. "We are obviously likely to reach the last eight. We have a great potential to qualify from the group," he said.