Rooney inthe mood for new season

Urawa Red Diamonds 0 Manchester United 2

After scoring 17 times in his first season at Manchester United, the 19-year-old confirmed his well-being with a brace in the final game of his club’s Far East tour.

While his first effort was fairly routine, the second was sensational, winning possession, taking a return pass, sidestepping his way past three defenders before finding the net with a sublime chip which keeper Ryota Tsuzuki had no chance of keeping out. And if Rooney is to be believed, there will be many more to follow over the next nine months as, for the first time in his fledgling career, the 19-year-old feels sharp.