Rooney: I Am In The Form Of My Life

Wayne Rooney believes he is the form of his life after ending the best week of his career with a goal in Manchester United's 4-0 win over West Brom.

After failing to score in his first six club games this season, Rooney now has eight in his last six for club and country, including four for England.

"I am really pleased with my form and hopefully I can keep this good run of goals going," Rooney told BBC Sport.

"I have worked on every part of my game in training; it's starting to pay off."

Rooney scored his third goal in three games for United against Blackburn a fortnight ago, then notched twice for England against Kazakhstan last Saturday and another brace against Belarus in midweek.

On his return to club duty he opened the scoring against a hitherto obdurate West Brom and then layed on goals for Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani as the reigning Premier League champions moved into the top four for the first time this season.

He might have had another goal himself, but referee Mark Halsey ruled out what appeared to be a perfectly good goal from the England striker for a foul on Gianni Zuiverloon.

"Wayne did have a hand on the lad's shoulder but he did not pull him," said manager Sir Alex Ferguson. "You can see it from the TV replays but obviously the referee does not have that advantage."

Ferguson believes Rooney, who turns 23 on Friday, is still some years away from his peak.

"Wayne is only 22," said Ferguson. "We expect him to improve, as we did with Ronaldo. But he is a member of the team, just like everyone else."

The only downside for United on Saturday was a hamstring injury that forced left-back Patrice Evra to depart in the first half.