Taylor bids to takes heat off Rooney

PLAYERS’ chief Gordon Taylor firmly believes Wayne Rooney has the world at his feet - but has warned against placing too much expectation on the young England striker.

The 20-year-old Manchester United forward was yesterday nominated for both Professional Footballers’ Association player and young player of the year awards.

Yet with his off-field activities and temperament sometimes grabbing as many headlines as his goals for United - the latest of which came in the 2-0 win over Arsenal last weekend - the spotlight is certainly on the Merseyside-born youngster.