The strange tale of two farewells


Wayne Rooney applauds after the final whistle during the international friendly between England and the United States at Wembley. - AFP

ENGLISH football bade farewell to two men last week: Wayne Rooney and Richard Scudamore.

Rooney, a former England captain, made a substitute appearance in the friendly win over the United States to win his 120th and final cap.

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