WAYNE ROONEY will be back for Manchester United's final game of the season against Stoke on May 9.
Crock Rooney, in London last night to pick up his PFA Player of the Year Award, said: "I'm fine. I'll be all right for the World Cup. In fact, I'll be ready for the Stoke game."
United feared Rooney, suffering from groin and ankle problems, would miss the title run-in - so his pledge is a massive boost for boss Alex Ferguson as well as England chief Fabio Capello.
Rooney paid tribute to Fergie as he picked up his trophy, with the Young Player of the Year award going to James Milner.
Striker Roo said: "Sir Alex is a great manager who has really brought me on as a player since I joined United.
"His hunger passes through to the players. It's great to see he's pushing 70 and hasn't changed a bit.
"I'm sure he'll be here for a long time yet."
Rooney, 24, has undergone a gruelling 55-game season and SunSport understands his old knee injury has also flared up again.
United No 2 Mike Phelan has admitted the latest injury setbacks have been brought on through sheer exhaustion for the 34-goal star.
Phelan said: "He has a groin problem and that is possibly due to fatigue.
"He's had a fantastic season and these things creep up on you now and again. Wayne has just suffered in the past two to three weeks."
Rio Ferdinand is a big worry for Capello. He missed United's win over Spurs with a groin strain and is suffering as a result of his main back problem.
But England will not make any more pleas to left-back Wayne Bridge to play in the World Cup following his bust-up with John Terry.
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