The Manchester United forward has
been back to his best this season and, with Robin van Persie ruled out by groin
and toe problems, will lead his side's attack in their Champions League clash
with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night.
Rooney maintained his recent form by
scoring the first and creating the second of United's goals in Sunday's 2-2
draw with Cardiff. Yet the match will be remembered for just as long due to
Manchester United FC player Rooney's swipe at Jordon Mutch, which earned the 28-year-old a booking but many
believed should have resulted in a red card.
It is not the kind of action Moyes
wants to see. However, having worked with Rooney at the start of his career,
the United boss knows to get his talisman into the mood to deliver top
performances, occasionally there will be an issue to address.
"I want Wayne to have fire in
his belly," said Moyes. "He plays better when he is tough and
aggressive. I don't want him to be kicking at anybody but I want him to keep
being aggressive. "He plays with his heart as
well as the skills he has got in abundance."That is the way he is and that
is the way he was when he was a boy at Everton with me. "That is what a
lot of people have said might have been missing from his game last season.
"It is certainly not missing
now. He has the hunger and desire back. He is committed for everything." Moyes
has been widely credited for the overall improvement in Rooney's demeanour,
which looks increasingly likely to end with the 28-year-old signing a contract
extension.
"That is what happens with
Wayne - a lot of attention," said Moyes."Everyone recognises the form
he is in. He scored a goal again and made another. "Maybe more attention
has been drawn to something else rather than his goal or making another goal
but the attention for all this season has been on his good form."
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