Rooney hails partnership

Man Utd ace Wayne Rooney has stated playing alongside new strike partner Carlos Tevez is 'brilliant'.

England ace is enjoying playing alongside Tevez

Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney has stated playing alongside new strike partner Carlos Tevez is 'brilliant'.

Although many were unsure whether the duo could play in the same side, their recent form has put any lingering question marks over their compatibility firmly to bed.

Tevez netted twice in Saturday's 4-1 win over Middlesbrough at Old Trafford while Rooney extending his scoring run to seven games after bagging United's second.

Although Rooney acknowledges both players like operating just behind the opposition's midfield, the former Everton man believes he has adapted his game to accommodate Tevez.

Brilliant

"Playing with Carlos is brilliant," he told MUTV. "He's a clever player, very intelligent, and I think we both work well together.

"We've both been scoring a few goals lately so we're pleased with that. I know it's my job to score goals and I try and score in every game I play.

"I'm not getting too involved with the build-up play but I've started to score 'easy' goals which I've never really done.

"I know where Carlos plays - just in behind the opposition's midfield. That is where I like to play as well, but I feel as if I can change my game to whoever I play with."