Rooney

Rooney Can't Wait

  • 13 May 2008

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits he is desperate to lift the Champions League trophy next week.

He said: "Winning the Champions League would be a great achievement, unbelievable. It is a very difficult trophy to win but we are the only unbeaten team in the competition.

Rooney Rushed Back

  • 7 May 2008

Manchester United may rush back Wayne Rooney for Sunday�s Premiership title decider at Wigan.

The Manchester Evening News says Rooney's break to get him fit for the Champions League final in Moscow could now be shelved with United facing a final-day bid for the title.

Roo: Ron is best EVER

  • 21 April 2008

Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney has hailed teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as the Premiership's GREATEST EVER.

He told the Daily Express: "He has not just been the best player of the last two seasons, he's the best player the Premier League has ever seen - and that's including Thierry Henry, Gianfranco Zola, Eric Cantona, Dennis Bergkamp and Alan Shearer.

Fergie Salutes Strikers

  • 16 April 2008

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed his prolific strike-force as the title campaign draws to an end.

"One of the encouraging things is the goal difference is helping us," he said. "That's deserved because we've attacked all season and have put an attacking emphasis on our game.

Fergie: More to Come

  • 9 April 2008

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on the form and commitment this season of Wayne Rooney.

"First of all he is only 21," said the United boss. "So we are waiting for the completion of his potential.

"Hopefully that will occur in the next two to three years. In Rome he sacrificed his own role to help the team and that is the sign of a great player."

Wes: Roo Great too

  • 7 April 2008

Wes Brown says Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney deserves as much recognition as teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

"Wayne has made an excellent contribution to the team," said Brown. "You look at his movement and the way he has set up a lot of goals for Ronny (Ronaldo).

Rooney: Great Ronaldo Goal

  • 31 March 2008

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has described Cristiano Ronaldo goal against Aston Villa as "unbelievable".

Rooney struck twice himself and said: "A few people have been talking about it but the main thing is we have been winning games.

"It was a well-deserved three points. Some of our passing and movement was brilliant.

Rooney Next England Captain?

  • 28 March 2008

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is in line to be handed the England captaincy for the friendly against the United States.

The Daily Mail says Rooney is in line to be England captain for the friendly against the United States in May as Fabio Capello contemplates calling up Dean Ashton to solve his striker crisis.

United in Europe

  • 27 March 2008

Rio Ferdinand lived the dream of leading England out as captain on Wednesday night, but there was no fairytale ending as the Three Lions slumped to a 1-0 defeat in the Stade de France.

A first-half Frank Ribery penalty was enough to hand the home side victory in a match that also saw David Beckham win his 100th England cap.

Rooney: Giggs Ideal Role-Model

  • 26 March 2008

Wayne Rooney has hailed the record of Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs.

Incredibly, Rooney was only five when Giggs made his United debut.

Rooney, now 22, laughed: "I can remember his hair because he used to have a big mop-head. Seriously, his talent and dedication are great. He helps all the players. He's definitely a big help to me and the way I play my game."

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