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England fans rejoice as Harry Kane is booted off corner duty with Wayne Rooney taking over against Slovakia

ENGLAND fans are already praising Sam Allardyce – for pulling Harry Kane off corner duty.

The Spurs striker, 23, came in for mountains of stick during Euro 2016 when he was put on set pieces by Roy Hodgson but failed to deliver a single decent cross.

Rooney took a couple of corners in France but has been put back on permanent duty
Rooney took a couple of corners in France but has been put back on permanent duty
IMAGE: Reuters
The Three Lions record goalscorer took the first corner amid cheers from the travelling fans
The Three Lions record goalscorer took the first corner amid cheers from the travelling fans
IMAGE: Reuters
Kane's corners came in for a lot of stick during the Euros
Kane’s corners came in for a lot of stick during the Euros
IMAGE: Getty Images

And new boss Big Sam has restored Wayne Rooney to the role – who duly whipped in an excellent first delivery against Slovakia.

Supporters were quick to praise Sam’s decision on Twitter.

Rooney swings over the first corner of Big Sam's reign
Rooney swings over the first corner of Big Sam’s reign
IMAGE: Getty Images

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