Wayne Rooney has revealed the secret to curbing his on-field meltdowns - taking his frustrations out on his Manchester United teammates!

Rooney scored 34 goals in all competitions as United challenged Chelsea for the Barclays Premier League title, while also reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

The 24-year-old will be integral to England's hopes in South Africa and he feels he has found the right balance to channel the natural aggression which makes him such a potent attacker.

"A few years ago, I was still a very young lad playing for my country and in the Premier League," said Rooney, booked just eight times during the last campaign.

"You are excited and emotional when you make decisions, but now I have matured, on and off the pitch.

"With age, it has helped me and now I probably take my anger out during training the week before the game."