Ferguson hails Rooney 'courage'

Published : 01 Jan 2011 17:50:44

Sir Alex Ferguson heaped praised on Wayne Rooney for "showing courage" during Manchester United's 2-1 victory over West Brom at The Hawthorns.Rooney scored the opener, provided the assist for Javier Hernandez's winner and played on until the final whistle despite needing treatment for a knock. "It looks as though he is out for a couple of weeks and he comes back on," said the United boss. "He showed courage. I thought that performance was world-class." Rooney's third-minute strike was his .... read more