referring to goal
'Marcus Rashford is being carried by Wayne Rooney at Manchester United'
'Marcus Rashford is being carried by Wayne Rooney at Manchester United'
Former Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes the expectation will be on the England captain to deliver for Jose Mourinho rather than the 18-year-old strikerMarcus Rashford is being carried by Wayne Rooney and Manchester United's senior players, according to former Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert.The 18-year-old made a stunning introduction last season with four goals in his first two senior appearances, including a double to beat Arsenal.Rashford also made it into England's Euro 2016 squad due to his impressive performances last season but Lambert believes there will be little pressure on him to deliver under Jose Mourinho."Wayne Rooney is carrying him, Michael Carrick is carrying him – people carry you when you're young," Lambert told BBC Five Live."When you're a young player you can make as many mistakes as you want and you know the critics won't be too harsh on you.When you become 22, 23, 24 and start to become a main player, then you can be criticised."Rashford might start, he might not, but the expectation will be on [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, Rooney and the same lads who have been carrying the club for a few years."
coupled with standard
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney says taking Tottenham's Harry Kane off England corners at Euro 2016 was his decision
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney says taking Tottenham's Harry Kane off England corners at Euro 2016 was his decision
England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has revealed it was his decision to stop Harry Kane taking corners at Euro 2016.Tottenham striker Kane took all six corners in the opening game of England's ill-fated European Championship campaign against Russia in Marseille.Then England manager Roy Hodgson was heavily criticised for employing last season's 25-goal top Premier League scorer in this way and Rooney has now said he intervened in the matter.
additionally manutd
Video: Manchester artist draws Wayne Rooney
Video: Manchester artist draws Wayne Rooney
Video: Manchester artist draws RooneyLocal artist Michael Browne has produced a special drawing of Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, years after depicting Eric Cantona in a painting called The Art of the Game.Browne is a Salford-born United supporter who has become known for his Renaissance-style art, and fans may remember his 1997 portrait of a regal Cantona with a host of younger team-mates at his feet.That painting is on display at the National Football Museum in Manchester where Browne has been busy working on his latest creation - an immaculately-drawn homage to United and England captain Rooney.
coupled with goal
Wayne Rooney reveals the toughest defender he's ever faced with Manchester United
Wayne Rooney reveals the toughest defender he's ever faced with Manchester United
The England captain has revealed that the Chelsea centre-back is the trickiest opponent he's faced as a striker, while playing against Xavi and Lionel Messi was also toughWayne Rooney has named John Terry as the toughest defender he's ever faced during his career.The Manchester United striker has had plenty of run-ins against the Chelsea captain, and could be directly facing the 35-year-old once again this season after Mourinho vowed to play him in a more advanced role."The best defender is probably John Terry, he reads the game well, he is physical and very tough to play against," Rooney told www.waynerooney.com.Rooney also named Barcelona legends Xavi and Lionel Messi as two other toughest opponents."For midfield I'd say Xavi, he's got everything, brilliant passing, vision, creativity and leadership, said the England captain."The best striker has to be Lionel Messi, in my opinion he's the best player ever and I'm honoured to have shared a pitch with him."
additionally bleacherreport
Manchester United's Win over Galatasaray Emphasises Questions About Wayne Rooney
Manchester United's Win over Galatasaray Emphasises Questions About Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney is manager Jose Mourinho's biggest problem at Manchester United.Yes, there are issues in terms of defence, but between coaching and the transfer market, those have fairly obvious solutions.There is a collective mentality shift needed after three seasons of failure in the Premier League, but Mourinho is well-placed to address this, and the FA Cup win at the end of last season will help with that.
Post a Comment