Manchester United captain Gary Neville says Wayne Rooney is capable of carrying the expectations of both club and country on his 24 year-old shoulders.
Neville does not feel Rooney will weigh himself down with the burden of such heavy expectation that is now sitting on his shoulders.
"Wayne can handle all the comments and accolades, all the praise and criticism," said Neville. "He has been around a long time now and he has the experience of a 30-year-old really even at such a young age because he came into the Premier League at 16.
"He has played in European Cups, FA Cups, World Cups and European championships. He has experienced the lot. He is maturing now.
"It is not just about his performance, it is about his determination and character and his willingness to always fight for the team. That is what makes him stand out. He is not just a player who wins you games he fights for everything as well.
"His temperament is brilliant. He is brilliant to watch.
"He has been great since the moment I laid eyes on him about six or seven years ago when we were with England."