Finally, after 22 minutes inside the Sun Life Stadium, the combination of Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge crackled into life. Sadly, after a lightning storm interrupted England’s final friendly before the World Cup, we only ever got to see flashes of the pairing’s potential. On Saturday evening, when England face Italy in the opening group game of the World Cup in Manaus, it will have to come together. Room for improvement: Daniel Sturridge (left) failed to find the back of the net against Honduras Going for goal: Wayne Rooney (left) bends a free-kick towards goal during the first half Rooney was substituted at half-time on Saturday night, but the duo will still be paired against Italy.
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Rooney and Sturridge failed to score as England drew 0-0 with Honduras
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The pair must find their form when the Three Lions face Italy in their World Cup opener next Saturday
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Rooney is under pressure to deliver after failing in 2006 and 2010
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Sturridge appears full of confidence after his excellent season for Liverpool
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