Wayne Rooney is a national treasure

Wayne Rooney scored the only goal at Eastlands and it was a tap-in after Joe Hart saved a Carrick shot.

But Rooney was ecstatic. He had not scored for seven games and this was his100th goal. He roared away with 1,000% schoolboy enthusiasm, putting as much energy into his celebration as he puts into his sprinting, jumping and shooting.

Wayne Rooney is a gem. He has good games and bad games but he's a diamond. He's honest and competitive and enjoys it hugely. He understands the game and does the right things instinctively.

In a league full of moody mercenarie