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Wayne Rooney's form is all that matters, says Fabio Capello • England coach refuses to comment on Rooney's contract• Confirms he will use youngsters in next two friendliesWayne Rooney's form – not his contract – is all that matters for Fabio Capello, the England manager said today."If he's [in form] I'll play him, otherwise no. For anything else, you've got to ask [Manchester United manager Sir Alex] Ferguson," Capello told the Italian state radio, RAI, when asked about Rooney's new five-year deal at Old Trafford.Capello said he is casting his eye over developing English talents: "We have good young players, a good Under-21 squad that has qualified for the European Championship and a great Under-19 side. There are going to be some experiments with players in the next two friendlies."England play France next month and have another friendly in February before resuming their attempt to qualify for Euro 2012.The 64-year-old Italian confirmed his plans once his European Championship commitments have ended. "After the Euros I'm definitely going to retire," Capello said.EnglandFabio CapelloWayne Rooneyguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |