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Barcelona ace Deco believes Ronaldo will be happier in Spanish football:

"If this option turns out well for him he will definitely be happy. It hasn't surprised me as any team would like him in its ranks. It's normal a player of his quality attracts the interest of a great club like Real Madrid."

Meanwhile Ronaldo is convinced he will be given the all-clear to take on England:

"I'm much better but we'll see how it goes and how I feel. I want to play against England but we'll have to wait and see what happens.

"The doctors are doing their best for me and later it will be the coach's decision. I would like to be at 100 per cent of my capabilities and not take any risks."

Rooney says:

"Cristiano is a great player. Ashley will have to do a good job on him just as he has done in the past."