Rooney payback for United

THERE was no apology from Wayne Rooney last night, only a match-winning penalty in the 87th minute as the Manchester United sharpshooter fired his side into the knockout phase of the Champions League.

Rooney payback for United

However, manager Alex Ferguson hailed Rooney’s courage.

“It took a lot of courage to take the penalty kick,” Ferguson said.

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