Jay DeMerit hopes the United States frustrate Wayne Rooney to the extent the England striker loses his cool during Saturday's World Cup clash in Rustenburg.

Defender DeMerit insists the USA will not try to deliberately wind up Rooney, whose temperament has again come under the spotlight after his yellow card against the Platinum Stars. But DeMerit believes keeping a tight rein on Rooney could result in the Manchester United star losing his self-control.

DeMerit said: "A lot has been said about Rooney over the years as far as temperament goes. I think Wayne more than anyone knows that people are going to try to use that against him."