Every once in a while you see a goal that just seems to define a certain technique. If you'll indulge me for a minute, I'm thinking:
Pele's bullet-like jumping header against Italy in 1970
Gaza's unbelievable free kick against Arsenal in the 1991 FA Cup semi-final
Roberto Carlos' amazing reverse curler against France in 1997
Marco Van Basten's unstoppable volley against the Russians in Euro '88
and, of course, Maradona's famous dribble against England in Mexico '86
Now, I may getting caught up in the moment here, but I reckon Rooney's goal wouldn't be out of place in that canon.
And don't forget the context: this wasn't some walk in the park third round FA Cup fixture against non-league minnows, this was a top-of-the-table clash against arguably the best team oil money can buy. It's one to savour, not only because it secured an important 2-1 win, but because it sends a glorious 1-finger salute to the club that only recently had tried to tempt Rooney away from United.
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