Fabio Capello is set to provide Wayne Rooney with a target man to ensure he gets the Manchester United man right where he wants him.

After an element of experimentation with Rooney during his first two games as England boss, Capello intends to use the 22-year-old's talents to their best effect against the United States at Wembley tonight.

Capello is convinced Rooney is best suited to operating just behind a main striker. And it seems certain Dean Ashton will be used as the foil, with Rooney ghosting around the penalty area.

'Wayne Rooney is very important to us,' said Capello.

'His potential is huge but he can do better.

'In my opinion, his best position is as a central striker, just behind the person who plays up front.

'That way he can play with his face to the goal rather than his back. You need someone more advanced but then have someone who can move around him.

'It is good for Wayne because he knows he must score more goals.'