18-02-2010, 07:04 PM
Becks has no fears over Roo
Veteran backs United ace to continue red-hot form
David Beckham is confident Wayne Rooney will still be in red-hot form when England target World Cup glory this summer.
The Manchester United striker continued the most prolific season of his career with a brace in the thrilling 3-2 UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg success over AC Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday night.
There are fears that the demands of leading the Red Devils' quest for silverware at home and abroad could see the 24-year-old flagging by the time the Three Lions begin their campaign in South Africa.
But Beckham, who is on loan at AC Milan from LA Galaxy in a bid to ensure he secures a place alongside Rooney in Fabio Capello's squad, has no such concerns.
"Burn-out will not be a problem," he said.
Ready
"Of course he can sustain that level until the middle of July. He should be able to. He is only 24.
"He looks after himself and works hard. The way he plays is the way he trains. That is why he is so good and why Wayne is ready for any game.
"It doesn't matter how many games he has played or how many he will be involved in to the end of the season, he will be ready for anything."
Beckham feels Rooney could be challenging for the coveted Ballon D'Or if England make an impact at the World Cup.
Neither he, nor Sir Alex Ferguson, have held back from their belief that Rooney has now joined Lionel Messi, Kaka and former United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the elite group of players currently regarded as the world's best.
But Rooney himself takes the accolades in his stride.
"If people are saying nice things about me that is good but I am not really listening too much," he said.
"I am not really focussing on that side of things. I know what I need to keep doing. I just want to keep playing well."
source: skysports.com
Veteran backs United ace to continue red-hot form
David Beckham is confident Wayne Rooney will still be in red-hot form when England target World Cup glory this summer.
The Manchester United striker continued the most prolific season of his career with a brace in the thrilling 3-2 UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg success over AC Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday night.
There are fears that the demands of leading the Red Devils' quest for silverware at home and abroad could see the 24-year-old flagging by the time the Three Lions begin their campaign in South Africa.
But Beckham, who is on loan at AC Milan from LA Galaxy in a bid to ensure he secures a place alongside Rooney in Fabio Capello's squad, has no such concerns.
"Burn-out will not be a problem," he said.
Ready
"Of course he can sustain that level until the middle of July. He should be able to. He is only 24.
"He looks after himself and works hard. The way he plays is the way he trains. That is why he is so good and why Wayne is ready for any game.
"It doesn't matter how many games he has played or how many he will be involved in to the end of the season, he will be ready for anything."
Beckham feels Rooney could be challenging for the coveted Ballon D'Or if England make an impact at the World Cup.
Neither he, nor Sir Alex Ferguson, have held back from their belief that Rooney has now joined Lionel Messi, Kaka and former United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the elite group of players currently regarded as the world's best.
But Rooney himself takes the accolades in his stride.
"If people are saying nice things about me that is good but I am not really listening too much," he said.
"I am not really focussing on that side of things. I know what I need to keep doing. I just want to keep playing well."
source: skysports.com