Rooney boost for Manchester United as striker looks set to face AC Milan

08 March 2010 10:17
Manchester United's Champions League hopes have been boosted by the news Wayne Rooney should be available to face AC Milan.[LNB]The England striker missed Saturday's win over Wolves with an inflamed kneecap tendon after playing two games at Wembley last week.[LNB]United boss Sir Alex Ferguson criticised the state of the pitch after his side's Carling Cup win over Aston Villa and England's friendly victory against Egypt.[LNB]But, according to The Sun, the Scot should be able to welcome 24-year-old Rooney, who scored twice in the 3-2 first-leg win in the San Siro, back to face the Italian giants on Wednesday. [LNB] Up and at them: Rooney heads home United's third goal in Milan [LNB]  Beckham: AC Milan can still knock Man United out of the Champions LeagueWayne Rooney destroys AC Milan - Italian press laud United 'phenomenon'Wolves 0 Man United 1: Scholes in 100 club as Berba shows ton of classRUUD GULLIT: Rooney is on the brink of greatness after AC Milan showAC Milan 2 Manchester United 3: Wayne Rooney looks a world-beaterDarren Fletcher claims Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is now 'unplayable' after his two goals stun AC MilanMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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