Manchester United boss David Moyes has hailed the leadership qualities of Wayne Rooney.
Rooney didn't get on the scoresheet in victory over West Ham United, but was outstanding on the day.
Moyes said: "Wayne played great. He dropped in and he took the ball. He passed the ball from a little bit deeper at times but also made a contribution in the goals. It was very good.
"Do you know what I see more than anything in Wayne? I see leadership. I see somebody who wants to take responsibility for the team.
"I see somebody who cares for how he plays and how the team plays. More than anything, that is what I see from Wayne. Maybe if he is not quite at the top of his form, I will need him to drop in at times and he has no problem doing any of the jobs.
"He is getting to an age now where he realises he is not a boy any more.
"He is one of the senior men in the team. He is actually on the verge of being one of the great legends at this club.
"Because of that I think he is saying, 'I have got to take responsibility for results and for performances and make sure the players are doing it on the pitch'.
"The players are responding. In the dressing room now Wayne is one of those who is beginning to call the shots."
