Rooney pledges commitment

The England striker watched as Cristiano Ronaldo walked away from the Premier League champions to move to Real Madrid in a world-record deal this summer.

However, Rooney, who joined United from Everton in 2004, has no intention of following the lead of his former team-mate.

The 23-year-old is adamant he does not see a reason to leave and that he would have to be forced out of the Red Devils by boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Rooney said in The Sun: "I've always said I love this club and, as long as I'm wanted here, I'll play here.

"It's as simple as that. I can't see one reason why I should want to move.

"I've everything I want. My family are just 30 minutes away, I'm settled and I honestly can't see me going anywhere else unless I'm told otherwise by the manager."