Rooney Hails Capello

England striker Wayne Rooney has proclaimed that Fabio Capello is the best England manager that he has worked with.

“He’s definitely helped me more than any other England manager,” Rooney is quoted by The Daily Mail as saying.

Owen: I Can Deal With The Pressure

After scoring in Manchester United’s 5-0 second half demolition of Wigan Athletic, Michael Owen admits he is ready for the intense spotlight likely to be focused on him throughout his Old Trafford career.

After an injury-plagued three years at Newcastle United after joining them from Real Madrid, Owen is eager to get things back on track by producing a solid goal-scoring record and earning an England recall.

Owen Prepared To Be Patient For England

It is no surprise to learn that Michael Owen would dearly love to reclaim his place in the England national team. But the Manchester United striker is realistic, and accepts that after an injury-plagued and somewhat undistinguished stay on Tyneside with Newcastle United, he has a long way to go.

He is almost certain to be excluded from Fabio Capello’s 23-man squad for England’s friendly match against Holland on Wednesday, and while club manager Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Owen to rebuild his reputation at Old Trafford if he wants to be involved in next summer’s World Cup finals, Owen himself is hopeful, but philosophical.

Fergie Pleased With Owen & Valencia

Manchester United downed visiting Valencia 2-0 in pre-season action at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with Wayne Rooney and Tom Cleverley scoring for the hosts.

Luis Antonio Valencia was heavily involved in the creation of both goals, and Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted with the performance of his £18 million recruit.

Bayern Squeeze Past United To Win

Manchester United and Bayern Munich’s participation in the Audi Cup was concluded earlier this evening, but the winner did not emerge until the game’s death as no difference-maker could break the stalemate that dogged the initial 90 minutes. The German powerhouse required nerves of steel to fend off the United threat and eventually triumphed after a protracted penalty shoot-out saga.

A bout of surprising swordmanship ensued from the off where each team not only eyed the other up but began striking in fierce play that belied the friendly status of the tie. Perhaps the manner in which Manchester United fought back in an epic Champions League final in 1999 was still fresh in Die Bayern’s minds, and the Red Devils too wanted to repeat their psychological advantage.