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| Rooney wants more ref protection | Rooney wants more ref protection |
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| Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes he is not getting enough protection from referees. | Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes he is not getting enough protection from referees. |
| The 21-year-old says he is targeted by opposing players and does not get as many free-kicks as he should. | The 21-year-old says he is targeted by opposing players and does not get as many free-kicks as he should. |
| "For some reason refs think I should be able to protect myself without their help," said the England international. | "For some reason refs think I should be able to protect myself without their help," said the England international. |
| "I've had some bad tackles on me but I'll get up where other players will roll around. So the refs think there's nothing wrong with me." | "I've had some bad tackles on me but I'll get up where other players will roll around. So the refs think there's nothing wrong with me." |
| 606 DEBATE: Is Rooney right? | |
| Rooney has also developed a reputation for having a fiery temper on the pitch but he claims he is trying to combat that. | Rooney has also developed a reputation for having a fiery temper on the pitch but he claims he is trying to combat that. |
| "I just want to play football and sometimes I get angry and sometimes I don't," he added. | "I just want to play football and sometimes I get angry and sometimes I don't," he added. |
| "I just try to hold myself back and think for a minute, then react after that. I think I'm getting better and I'm learning how to take a deep breath. | "I just try to hold myself back and think for a minute, then react after that. I think I'm getting better and I'm learning how to take a deep breath. |
| "I try not to get involved because I know if I do get frustrated it can affect my performance." | "I try not to get involved because I know if I do get frustrated it can affect my performance." |