Neville's blast at petulant Rooney

Neville, his skipper at Old Trafford, told Rooney to calm down after he was substituted in the 69th minute of England's 2-2 draw with Sweden.

Rooney had thrown his boots on to the floor of the dug-out and punched the perspex screen when replaced by Steven Gerrard in the second half.

The player, who had made his first start since breaking a metatarsal on April 29, was furious with Sven Goran Eriksson's decision and was heard swearing as he sat down.

It took Neville's intervention to prevent the situation escalating.

Rooney claimed he should have remained on the pitch and helped the team as they struggled to contain Sweden in the second half.

Eriksson later admitted he was surprised by Rooney's reaction after giving him his first World Cup start and revealed that he would be reminding the United striker of his responsibilities.

By then he had already been beaten to it by Neville.

The United defender, who missed the game through injury, was sitting on the bench and he warned the 20-year-old that he should keep his volatile temper in check.