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Nobby, you need to look at the wider picture - Milner starts because he is far better at protecting Johnson, who, let's face it is not the best right back but is effective going forward. Walcott gives us more as an offensive player but very little in defence. It is far better protecting your position until the last 15/20 minutes and then bring on Walcott when opposition defenders are tiring. Rooney will grow into the tournament and gain confidence and valuable game time from yesterdays outing - we need Rooney as he is the only decent 'link' player we have available.