Manchester United is a phenomenally successful football club both on and off the pitch, whose record of success has helped attract fans from different countries all over the world. In Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand, the Premier League giants will provide two vitally important players for England’s World Cup campaign in South Africa.

Wayne Rooney has been in great form this season, scoring 34 times in 44 appearances for Manchester United.  Before he sustained an unfortunate ankle injury towards the end of the season, Rooney was in the running to surpass former Man Utd player Cristiano Ronaldo’s total of 42 goals in all competitions. In April, he was awarded the PFA Player of the Year award.

Rooney’s huge natural ability, industry and enthusiasm for the game make him a firm favourite of both Manchester United and England fans. His commitment in training and strong work ethic paid dividends this season when Rooney went on a run in which he scored seven consecutive headed goals – a substantial return for a player not previously recognised as an aerial threat. With his keen eye for goal, Rooney is sure to be a threat to opposition defence in South Africa.

When he came on as a substitute in an international friendly against Australia aged 17 years and 111 days, Rooney became the youngest ever player to represent his country. Despite the fact Rooney’s record has since been taken by international teammate Theo Walcott, his performances have amply demonstrated his world-class talent.. Since making his debut, Rooney has scored 25 times in 58 appearances for his country.

With such an impressive international record to his name at the age of just 24, Rooney is on course to join Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton in an elite group of players with over 100 caps for England. Charlton remains England’s all-time leading goalscorer, scoring 49 times in 106 international appearances. Charlton’s remarkable ability to strike the ball cleanly from distance has led to some fans drawing parallels with Manchester United’s current number ten.

In South Africa England will try to emulate Charlton’s World Cup winning success, and in Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney, Manchester United players will again provide a major contribution to England’s efforts.

 

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