Sir Alex Ferguson is confident the future of football is in safe
hands as long as players like Manchester United star Wayne Rooney
are around.
The England striker is expected to face former club Everton at Old
Trafford on Sunday, knowing he will be subjected to another barrage
of abuse from the visiting fans, just as he was at Liverpool last
weekend.
Yet, Ferguson knows Rooney will respond in the same energetic
manner as always, determined to answer his critics in the best way
possible - on the pitch.
"Wayne has a wonderful heart for the game," said the United
manager.
"Every time the crowd roared at Liverpool last week, he got a
free-kick given against him.
"It was ridiculous really but he still has this fantastic
enthusiasm to play, no matter what the circumstances.
"It is unusual to see that in such a young player. In a way, it
refreshes you and gives you hope the game is going the right
way."
