When that happens, let me ask you this. If you’re a youngster in the England squad, wanting advice on how to deal with the demands of your newly acquired superstar status, whose door would you knock on? Don’t tell me Rooney does not still have a massive role to play on and off the pitch in this England squad. I can bet you in 10 years, Alli will be speaking about how much help he received from a player like Wayne as he started his England career.

I get those who say Wayne has had a dip in form at Manchester United, he’ll be the first to admit that, but he is still a top class international footballer who can be the matchwinner for his country in France. We need him there.

I also think there is an issue of respect here. For the last 10 years Wayne has been entertaining England fans – he’s become our greatest goalscorer – and it was not that long ago there were questions about where the next Rooney was coming from. Well the real one is still here with plenty to offer. When talking about world class players at our disposal, he has been one of the shining lights for years. Now there are those who’d leave him out. Where is the loyalty to one of the greatest players, not just of our generation, but in English history? Why do so many people want to finish him? You wouldn’t get this abroad where the greatest servants are adored and urged to keep going as long as possible.