Source: Team_Talk
Cole hails Rooney's simple approach
Former Manchester United star Andy Cole believes Wayne Rooney's ability to finish simple chances is what has made him so deadly this season.[LNB] Rooney is in the best form of his career having scored 34 goals in all competitions so far and has been an integral player for United.[LNB]However, a recent ankle injury proved telling as the Red Devils crashed out of the Champions League to Bayern Munich while seeing their title hopes dealt a huge blow with defeat to Chelsea followed by a lacklustre draw with Blackburn.[LNB]Rooney has always been capable of scoring goals of the highest quality but Cole believes the fact the 24-year-old is now finishing more rudimentary chances is what has made him one of the most prolific forwards in the world.[LNB]Cole said: "The good thing with Wayne this season is that he has got lots of tap-ins or goals from eight or 10 yards and those make big things in a season.[LNB]"His work rate has always been the same and he has always been a team player but to get into those areas and get more goals it has been absolutely superb.[LNB]"He has really stepped up to the plate and with (Cristiano) Ronaldo leaving he has come out and blossomed. He is now showing his full potential."[LNB]However, Cole feels it is vital that England do not rely too much on Rooney if they are to harbour hopes of a successful campaign at this summer's World Cup.[LNB]Rooney is quite rightly expected to be a integral player in Fabio Capello's side in South Africa but Cole feels the strongest international sides have been the ones that are able to work well together as a team.[LNB]"In England I feel we sometimes believe that one player can win us the World Cup," added the 38-year-old.[LNB]"All teams have special players and England's is Wayne Rooney. However, the World Cup is not won by one player.[LNB]"For us to win it every player on a given day is going to have to play to their maximum."[LNB]Cole was speaking in Hong Kong where he will lead a team in the Soccer Sevens tournament in the city next month.[LNB]The former England international recently had a spell coaching at Huddersfield and he admitted he is keen to step into management in the future.[LNB]"I don't want to close any doors on anything," he said.[LNB]"I love football. Given the opportunity I would like to coach at a football club again and learn what you need to learn but my ultimate goal is to try and manage a team given the opportunity."
