Rooney impressed in the 4-0 win over Slovakia on Saturday, scoring twice for the Three Lions.
Shearer told News of the World: “‘Wayne Rooney is a pivotal player for England, there’s no doubt about that.
“He’s a special talent who has been criticised in the past for not scoring as many goals as he should, but he brings a lot more to the table than that.
“It is clear that he brings more than goals to England – he brings work rate, he brings commitment, he brings assists. Over the next few years Capello will continue to build his team around Rooney if he keeps playing in this way.”
