So that will have referees listening to every word Wayne Rooney says, but Alan Shearer has no doubts Rooney will keep his lip buttoned.
Alan Shearer: “Wayne Rooney is the key man, he’s the star of the England show and if he can stay fit and find his best form, England have definitely got a chance of winning the World Cup.
"He is one of the best players in the world and he is still only 24. He’s the one who makes England tick and he’s the player who makes things happen. This could be his tournament.
“He’s been around for a while now and every opposition player knows what he can do. At 24, though, I think he has the maturity and experience to make a real impact in South Africa. I hope he does.
“People have started to question his temperament again, but I don’t have any concerns about him. He needs that fire in his belly and if you take that away from him he won’t be the same player.
“He going to be singled out for abuse by opposition defenders, but I believe he can keep a lid on his emotions.
“When I was a player there were times when you got angry about what was happening because you do get kicked, all sorts goes on, but when it happened I learnt to take it as a compliment.
“All you’ve got to do is ask yourself why they are trying to wind you up.
“They are only doing it to you because you are dangerous to them and that helps you deal with it.
“It spurs you on if anything. I’m sure Wayne has learnt that over the last few years because every time he plays people are trying to wind him up.
“He’s kept his cool at Manchester United and he kept their season together really. If he can do the same with England we’ll go a long way in the tournament.
“He’s going to be a target, but I don’t think that will worry him. He’s had a good break after the end of the season and the injury problems he had during the run in, and he should be fresh and firing on all cylinders for the World Cup.”