Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Wayne Rooney will benefit
from his first proper pre-season with Manchester United and will be
better than ever next season.
Rooney began the 2006/2007 campaign following a rushed World Cup
comeback and some were quick to criticise the 21-year-old's
displays.
However as the England international regained his match fitness he
hit blistering form, scoring 23 goals during the course of the
season.
Ferguson has predicted big things for the powerful forward and has
hailed the former Everton youngster's professionalism.
"He just loves football and loves training and he will be a big
player next year, believe me," Ferguson told The Sun.
"He will have a great season, because he's had a proper pre-season
for the first time with us. He will be fine.
"Nothing bothers Rooney. He is incredible, a very strong
character.
"Wayne is exceptional. He gets up and is the first in the training
ground every morning.
"We like the players to come in for breakfast and he is in at
8.45am, the first there. Unbelievable. "