Stars shine at EPL

Samaha ISMATH ALI

Players from all around the world are chosen for football leagues located in various countries depending on their playing skills and International player performances. They have been commended by many as great players who submit their hearts and souls to their teams. Careful selections have been made as to which team will buy the players, and today we see the popularity of these players rising due to their Premier League exposure. This section focuses on such recognized players and gives an in-depth of their successful careers.

WAYNE ROONEY

An English International, Wayne felt at home in Old Trafford, where he moulded his playing career. The young lad joined Manchester United in 2004, after a transfer from Everton, the club he joined when he was just nine. The football pro has been regarded as England's best ever footballer, and contributes to United in the same way every week, being part of the team's first eleven.

Rooney has been precise so far in scoring his goals, and United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has no plan whatsoever to sell the goal machine! Rooney is also currently one of the leading scorers of the English Premier League, just behind Arsenal's Robin Van Persie.

Rooney was declared the youngest ever English to enter the main International, but this record was later broken by Arsenal's Theo Walcott. The International team is indebted to Rooney for his excellent passes and indescribable goals. However, though Rooney maintains a good playing career internationally, he is second only to Beckham in receiving red cards, having been sent off with two.

He has joined England for the 2006 and 2010 World Cups respectively. He has also achieved high comments in 2008 at the UEFA EURO league and is currently on his way to fitness for the UEFA EURO 2012. The Barclays Premier League has credited Rooney for his great football skills by awarding him with the Premier League Footballer of the month several times.

Rooney has been an inspiration to many young footballers with his International performances, and is a Manchester United Hero who is worthy of being looked upto. The team has benefited from 'Wazza', who is also the penalty scorer for the side. Rooney is also a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson's, and has been eyed by football professionals from all around the world, including England Manager Fabio Capello.

The 2010 World Cup displayed Rooney's playing abilities though England failed to impress. He was a much desired player during the tournament and contributed vastly even though there was practically no hope for the red-and-white side. His Captain too had commented that he was an amazing player who deserved much glory. In the Premier League, Wayne's passes are irresistible to watch and they are one of the reasons for United's undying glory and victory. The pro has been an example to the United Youth Team, who are now climbing to greater heights in search of victory.

Rooney has adapted himself to suit any football background. He enjoys his time in the English Premier League, for experts say it is the World's Best Premier League and treats players just the way they ought to be treated-with gentle care. Rooney has indeed opened the pathway for Manchester United to reach their next milestone-their 20th Premier League Trophy.