I'll fight to the end to keep Rooney, says Moyes

David Moyes has revealed his struggle as he attempts to keep Wayne Rooney at Everton – and has also spoken of his frustration at what he believes to be a “witch hunt” against himself and the club.

Sat, 10 Jul, 2004 - 20:57

The Goodison boss has revealed that he is in talks about giving the England striker the captaincy to keep him at Everton.

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