http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37271746

"I think that he holds a lot more experience at international football than me as an international manager.

"Using his experience with a team, and playing as a team member, it's not for me to say where he's going to play.

"It's up to me to ask whether he's doing well in that position, and contributing.

"I must admit, he did play a little deeper than I thought he'd play today, but I was pleased with his performance."

That last line gave me a chuckle. With the greatest respect to Rooney, his international experience is well and good but the manager should and will have the final say on positions and tactics.

I doubt Coleman says to Bale do whatever you want even if it might come across like that in the media. He is part of the team and has a role for the team as much as the next player, this is another case where England (and Allardyce) are completely wrong.

Thoughts?