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Wayne Rooney: Birmingham City boss does not want Leicester City game to become 'sideshow'

Birmingham City boss Wayne Rooney says it is important their Championship game against Leicester City on Monday does not get "dragged into a sideshow".

It was set to be the first time he and Foxes striker Jamie Vardy had faced each other since the 'Wagatha Christie' legal battle between their wives, but Vardy will miss the game with injury.

Coleen Rooney won the court case, but her husband is focused on the football.

"It's Birmingham City v Leicester City," Wayne Rooney told BBC Sport.

Speaking before the announcement that Vardy would not be fit for the game, he said: "It's great that there is a global interest in Birmingham City playing Leicester City.