The 26 year-old capped an impressive display in midfield against Romanian champions Otelul Galati at Old Trafford on Wednesday by seeing a 25-yard strike deflected into the net by defender Cristian Sarghi to seal United’s 2-0 Champions League victory.Rooney’s performance in the 'Scholes role’, behind United’s forwards, adds weight to suggestions that he has the ability to fill the void left by the retired playmaker.But while Ferguson confessed to being impressed by Rooney against Galati, he admits that United’s 11-goal leading scorer this season remains his first-choice striker.“Wayne has scored 11 goals so far, so you want him to be in positions where he can get you more goals,“ Ferguson said. “I think that position is where he will normally play.“But he disciplined himself against Galati and didn’t belt off forward all the time. He held his position quite well and played as a natural centre midfield player.
The 26 year-old capped an impressive display in midfield against Romanian champions Otelul Galati at Old Trafford on Wednesday by seeing a 25-yard strike deflected into the net by defender Cristian Sarghi to seal United’s 2-0 Champions League victory.
Rooney’s performance in the 'Scholes role’, behind United’s forwards, adds weight to suggestions that he has the ability to fill the void left by the retired playmaker.
But while Ferguson confessed to being impressed by Rooney against Galati, he admits that United’s 11-goal leading scorer this season remains his first-choice striker.
“Wayne has scored 11 goals so far, so you want him to be in positions where he can get you more goals,“ Ferguson said. “I think that position is where he will normally play.
“But he disciplined himself against Galati and didn’t belt off forward all the time. He held his position quite well and played as a natural centre midfield player.
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