Southgate defends giving Rooney a final England appearance

LONDON (AP) — England coach Gareth Southgate says the country needs to be better at honoring the contribution of its soccer stars in a defense of the decision to allow record-scorer Wayne Rooney to make a farewell appearance.
The 33-year-old striker will feature for a 120th England appearance during next Thursday’s friendly against the United States at Wembley Stadium despite retiring from international duty in August 2017.
After a career in England at Manchester United and Everton,