Wayne Rooney says United's Community Shield win gives the Reds
added confidence heading into the 2007/08 Barclays Premier League
campaign.
Rooney tucked away the decisive penalty kick at Wembley after Edwin
van der Sar saved Chelsea's three attempts.
"To win another bit of silverware is fantastic and it's a great
start to the season," Rooney told Sky Sports.
"I can't wait for the league to begin. I've had a long time off and
it was brilliant to be back on the pitch."
Ryan Giggs put United 1-0 up after 35 minutes before new Chelsea
signing Florent Malouda equalised on the stroke of half-time.
Neither side could add to the scoreline in the second period and
the match went straight to penalties at the end of 90
minutes.
"The game went a bit dead in the second half but it's great we got
the win," said Rooney. "Chelsea are a great side and you can't take
anything away from them. The result could have gone either way and
they played well. But, luckily for us, Edwin made three great
saves."
Rooney also admitted United's pre-season trip to the Far East may
have given the Reds a slight edge in a game that was played in
intense heat.
"We felt okay out there. We went over to Asia and played in
conditions that were quite similar. It was hot but you just have to
get on with the game."