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Kenny Dalglish has criticised the FA for their appeal over Wayne Rooney's Euro 2012 ban and claimed they have set a dangerous precedent.

While Rooney, England manager Fabio Capello and members of the FA greeted the news that his suspension had been reduced to two games after a hearing at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Liverpool's  manager questioned the ethics behind the successful appeal.
Dalglish said: 'I don't think it sets a very good standard that they appeal against Wayne's three-match ban. I think it calls into question their own disciplinary system. I think it's  understandable because Wayne is a fantastic footballer but it's not as if it was a 50-50 challenge.
'So I don't know how they justify diluting it. If it's a straight red, it's three games. If they can justify diluting Wayne's then everyone else who appeals for a similar sending-off in a Premier League game will expect to have their ban reduced. It's great news for England that their best player is going to be available for the last game but I don't think it sets a very good  precedent for everyone else.'