World Cup 2018: Wayne Rooney backs England to win it all as he opens new DC United stadium
Former England captain made a move to the US this summer after leaving boyhood club Everton
WAYNE ROONEY is backing England for World Cup glory - and is loving the role of superfan.
The Three Lions are two wins away from doing what they last did in 1966 - winning the most illustrious tournament of them all.
And despite being assigned ribbon-cutting duty for his new team DC United's new stadium as opposed to international duty this summer, Rooney is adamant the trophy could well be coming home.
Speaking as he opened the Audi Field stadium, Rooney said: "They are doing fantastic. Hopefully we can get the win [against Croatia].
"It's great. You see the atmosphere back home. There are billions watching it. Hopefully we can get through and go on to the final.
"For the players and Gareth, I wish them massive good luck. They are making us all proud.
"Hopefully they can get that one step further and get to the final and bring the cup home.
"I've enjoyed all the buzz coming out of this. We're enjoying it and we believe."
The 32-year-old will be playing in Major League Soccer next season after making the move to DC United from Everton for £10m.
And despite many believing it is simply an opportunity to make untold riches and wind down his career, Rooney clearly still has that winning mentality.
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He is set to make his debut over the Atlantic on Sunday when his new club take on Vancouver.
He added: "I can't wait. I'm looking forward to it.
"On the first day when I landed at Dulles Airport, the reception you gave me was something I will never forget.
"I've come here to help this team win, to move forward and hopefully in the next few years we can climb the table and win titles and bring trophies to this wonderful new stadium."