The Manchester United striker was at his predatory best
to send the champions back to the top of the table.
Rooney's quadruple took his tally for United this
season to 20. And he is desperate to beat the 23-goal mark he set
three seasons ago.
He said: "I'm confident of beating my best season at
United.
"I will be disappointed if I don't because I've still
got hopefully another 20 games to play. I won't be happy if I don't
get more than 23.
"The difference this season is that I've consciously
been getting in the box more and trying to put myself in
goalscoring situations."
United chief Alex Ferguson insisted he cannot leave out
his star man.
Fergie said: "He has always been a main player for us,
from the moment he came to the club. He never gets left out.
"Without doubt those four goals were the highlight for
me.
"He has been wanting to develop himself as a scorer and
there were some terrific finishes today."
Hull boss Phil Brown admitted Rooney was
unplayable.
He said: "I would have to say he is one of the best
strikers in the world just now.
"He is someone who is capable of making half chances
into a great chance.
"When you see him in that form it certainly bodes well
for England at the World Cup."