The Everton striker said: "It was a good result out there. It was a big day for us and we have come through in the end.

"It is a bit of a relief - a defeat and we would have been out of the tournament. 3-0 is good for us.''

Rooney said he would be claiming the goal which deflected in off Stiel's head.

He said: "I just go out and play the game and I was lucky enough to score two goals.

"The first one Michael [Owen] put it right on my head and for the second I just hit it hard enough and luckily enough it went in.

"It's a relief after the France game. We're back on track now and we've got to go on and win the next game.

"It was not the best performance but when they had a man sent off we took advantage.''