Marvin Andrews (Rangers and Trinidad &Tobago defender)
"I don't know Wayne, I don't know him personally.
"I don't know how he thinks, don't know what type of person he is, I know he's not a believer that's the first thing I know.
"For him to have faith that God can heal him or make him recover will be impossible at this particular time because I don't think he's a Christian or believes in God they way I believe in God.
"So probably like night and day you understand we are two completely different types of people.
"I can't help him I'm a human being just like him you understand, but Lord Jesus Christ can help him.
"If you call on Lord Jesus Christ God is there, God can help him.
"You've got to respect that no person can do it, [but] anybody who calls on Lord Jesus Christ will be saved and healed.
"At the end of the day that's what choice he has, what he wants to do, I wish him all the best whatever decision he takes."
Jermain Defoe continues the religious theme:
"I haven't spoken to Wayne.
"But I'll say a prayer for him to heal quicker. Even though he's another striker I want him there because he's one of our best players.
"We're all there to win the World Cup and if I can be part of that then great. But I also put myself in his shoes and I'd be heartbroken if it was me.
"It's so sad for Wayne. He's my mate. We go away together, have a great laugh and he's a top lad.
"It's hard but that's football and it does open the door for someone else. If I get the opportunity I'll be more than ready."
England team doctor Leif Sward:
"In four weeks we will know exactly how this injury will heal.
"I told Sven there is a chance for Wayne to be a part of the World Cup. How big that is I cannot say, but there is absolutely a chance.
"Of course Sven will now make him part of the squad."
David Moyes:
Sir Alex realises that everybody thinks that England's hopes are on Wayne and he doesn't need that, it's too much for a boy so young, all be it he is a fantastic talent.
"The clubs are the people who pay their wages and need them to start the season.
"If Manchester United don't have Wayne Rooney at the start of next season and we don't have Tom Cahill [has knee ligament damage] at the start of next season that will be a big blow to our ambitions to do well.
"We have to look after our own interests and nothing would please me more than for both players to go and play in the World Cup, but from my point of view I have to be selfish and from Tim Cahill's point of view I have to make sure that he's right before he's going anywhere."