Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra has hailed United team-mate Wayne Rooney, following a superb goal in the win at Crystal Palace.
Rooney scored a superb individual goal to wrap up a 2-0 win for United, in a hard fought win at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening.
Robin Van Persie has opened the scoring from the penalty spot, but Evra was impressed with Rooney’s general contribution.
And Evra stated…
He deserved to have a big contract,’ Evra said.
‘I’m so happy for him because he is working hard, and it is a good sign for the future of Manchester United, for the fans and for everyone.
‘I’m really pleased with ‘Wazza’ because he deserves it. What a great finish it was, my cross was not easy to take, but it was a great volley.’
United moved ahead of Everton into sixth place in the Barclays Premier League with a superb run, which lifts the pressure off David Moyes, and Evra glad to end a recent poor run.
‘It was job done,’ he said.
‘It was really important, we have had some bad results and we could not afford another defeat. I think we saw a strong Manchester United, confident to play with the ball, and I’m really pleased for all the lads.’
We had a lot of experience, and when Rio came on at Arsenal, I thought he was fantastic,’ he added.
‘You could see with Rio and Vidic in good form that we can be solid and get more clean sheets.
‘Don’t forget Chris Smalling can play there, Phil Jones and Jonny Evans can get back from injury. We have good centre-backs and that is important for the team.’
By Ben Reardon
@BenReardon1
