Wayne Rooney should play as an out-and-out striker for England and not as a midfielder, according to Paul Lambert and Steve Sidwell. Dragan Bender Jersey . The England captain was booed during Englands 2-0 win over Malta on Saturday after being picked in central midfield by interim boss Gareth Southgate, who preferred Daniel Sturridge up front with Dele Alli in the hole behind him.Rooneys place in the starting XI is now being seriously questioned ahead of Tuesdays World Cup qualifier in Slovenia. Gareth Southgate has a big decision to make about Rooney Lambert, the former Borussia Dortmund midfielder and Aston Villa boss, says Southgate should stick with the Manchester United stalwart.Its a build-up of pressure, he told Sky Sports News HQs Morning View. The easier decision is to go with the same team which beat Malta. Charlie Wyett says Rooney should leave Manchester United for a club that will play him in midfield, a move he says would benefit his England career I think theres a clamour about Wayne Rooney at the Euros - it wasnt all Rooneys fault at the Euros. I think its really harsh whats happening to him at the moment.Hes a brilliant footballer. Being captain of England is a great honour for him. He doesnt moan about where hes playing. I still think hes a better striker than midfielder. Rooney was booed by fans at Wembley If he was in Germany he would be put up there on a pedestal. And here we vilify him.Brighton midfielder Sidwell believes Rooney should replace Sturridge and lead the line.This is the first time in his career when his position is being scrutinised, he said. He is more of a natural No 10, competing against the likes of Sturridge and Jamie Vardy. With Wayne, the standards he has set have been phenomenal. Hes been performing just below that - but he wasnt that bad against Malta. Danny Higginbotham says Gareth Southgate has a difficult decision to make regarding Rooney His best position is further up the pitch. I would play him instead of Sturridge, give him free rein, take the shackles off and let him be the spearhead.He can play in a three behind a striker, of course he can. Everyones jumping on his back. Lets just get behind him. People booing him…its not good for him or the team. Rooney should replace Daniel Sturridge says Steve Sidwell This squad is a young squad and after the summer they are frail and a bit low on confidence. They need someone like Wayne Rooney in the dressing room and on the pitch to get them going. Also See: Southgate set for tough calls England call up Pickford Rooney should leave United England 2-0 Malta Mikal Bridges Suns Jersey . The Cottagers last victory came in a 2-1 home win over West Ham when Rene Meulensteen was still in charge. 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"My goal coming here was clear -- to come back with a win and clinch the Crystal Globe," said Maltais. "Right now, its like Im on a cloud. I had a wonderful season. Actually, my last four seasons have been amazing, and I keep improving." American Lindsey Jacobellis is second in the overall standings after finishing sixth Tuesday. "I didnt get off to good starts in the quarter-final or the semifinal, but I knew I was fast in the rest of the course," said Maltais. "In the final, it was rough but I knew I was going for the win. I knew I could do it. My riding is really amazing right now. I cant bellieve how well things are going for me. Jason Kidd Jersey. ." Maltais will close out the season later this week in Spain. "Ill try to do it again in the last race," she said. "And Ill use it to test some equipment for next season." The 33-year-old said she hasnt decided if she will return next season. "I"m going to take a little rest," she said. "I havent made a decision on next season yet, but personally, Id like to race another season just to make the transition smoother." Michelle Brodeur of Calgary, Carle Brenneman of Whistler, B.C., and Tess Critchlow of Kelowna, B.C., and Zoe Bergermann of Acton, Ont., didnt make it past the quarter-finals. On the mens side, Christopher Robanske of Calgary won the bronze, finishing behind gold medallist Fabio Cordi of Italy and Finlands Anton Lindfors of Finland. Kevin Hill of Vernon, B.C., was 12th. Baptiste Brochu of Saguenay, Que., Jake Holden of Caledon, Ont., Rob Fagan of Squamish, B.C., didnt make it past the quarter-finals. ' ' '