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Wayne Rooney is 'our leader', according to Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera


Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney added to his collection of wonder goals at Old Trafford with a stunning strike in a 3-1 win against Aston Villa that lifted his side above Manchester City into third place in the Premier League.


United were leading 1-0 after 79 minutes when Rooney spun brilliantly before hammering a half-volley with his right-foot past Brad Guzan.

It was his sixth goal in eight matches for United since being restored up front by manager Louis van Gaal after a spell in midfield.

Admiring team-mate Ander Herrera, who scored the other two goals in United's victory, said: 'Wayne Rooney is our leader. He is maybe the strongest guy – not only physically, but also mentally. I think we in the squad are following him always.

'He is our captain, our leader and our character. I think he shows very, very well what Manchester United is.'
United are now eight points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool who lost 4-1 at Arsenal and are odds-on to qualify for the Champions League after missing out last season. They play City at Old Trafford next Sunday.

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