Coach hopes Rooney can lead resurgence

United star seals maximum points with freaky flick against Swansea

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal paid tribute to Wayne Rooney after his winner against Swansea City lifted him to second place in the club's all-time list of goal scorers.

Rooney superbly flicked in Anthony Martial's cross with 13 minutes to go at Old Trafford on Saturday to give his side a 2-1 victory that ended their nine-game winless run and left it fifth in the Premier League.