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Rooney hails England 'superstars' Kane and Sterling

Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling are already superstars for England, according to Wayne Rooney.

The former Manchester United striker will win his last international cap in a friendly against United States at Wembley on Thursday.

Rooney was part of a 'Golden Generation' of England players who failed to progress beyond the quarter-finals of any major tournament.

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Kane and Sterling, meanwhile, helped England reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, the Tottenham striker claiming the Golden Boot after hitting six goals in Russia.

And Rooney feels it is unfair to suggest Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate does not have any world-class players at his disposal.