The United States soccer team played Australia in their final tuneup for the World Cup; their opening opponent played the Platinum Stars. No, the team was not made up of blond celebrities or jewelry, but it is a far cry from a serious opponent. Despite the lack of credible opposition, Italian maestro/curator/all-around deity Fabio Capello decided to play his stars, including Wayne Rooney.
Fortunately for the Three Lions [and Nike], Rooney made it through without injury, although he did somehow manage to get a yellow card for dissent.
As for the match, England won 3-nil with goals from Rooney, Joe Cole, and Jermain Defoe.
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