Roy Hodgson has insisted had he got a chance to bring Wayne Rooney to Crystal Palace he wouldn’t have hesitated before signing him.
Rooney left Everton in the summer to sign for MLS side DC United and since then has been a revelation for the club. The 32 year old has singlehandedly changed the fortunes of his new side and if all goes well they might seal their spot in the playoff very soon.
But it hasn’t been a smooth ride for the English men. Despite being one of the most decorated forwards of all time the former Manchester United no. 10 has struggled off late to make an impact.
Hodgson said, “I would have loved him here at Palace, but he thought long and hard about his decision, and without a shadow of doubt would have talked it over with his family.
“I am delighted to see what success he is having. I guess he is doing what DC United were really hoping for when they signed him.
“They just didn’t want a figurehead but also a player who can win them matches, and he has done that.
“He is doing fantastically well. At DC they were well down in the league when he got there, although they hadn’t played too many games, but since he’s arrived he has been fantastic, not just scoring goals, but decisive goals, like the one we saw in midweek.”
