article_snippet.sent: It meant an extra night in Italy, where It looked like Rooney and several of his United team-mates would be leaving after a night to forget as Graziano Pelle punished the Three Lions' poor first-half display.
article_snippet.sent: However, Andros Townsend's wonder strike saw England secure a 1-1 draw following a much-improved performance after half-time, when Roy Hodgson's bold substitutions paid off - as did Roy Hodgson's decision to partner Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney with full debutant Harry Kane.
article_snippet.sent: The England skipper had spent the first half in midfield role as Roy Hodgson tinkered with Roy Hodgson side, although Roy Hodgson is not allowing that experimentation to be an excuse. '
article_snippet.sent: so I think Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney made good changes at the right time which helped we to get back into the game. '
article_snippet.sent: United team-mate Phil Jones was another to struggle away from United team-mate Phil Jones preferred position, looking lost at times at the base of the diamond.
article_snippet.sent: United team-mate Phil Jones looked more assured when United team-mate Phil Jones dropped back into defence after Chris Smalling complained of feeling unwell and was replaced by Michael Carrick late in the opening period.