Wayne Rooney Quotes

I say to my friends, 'Don't just listen to the vuvuzelas; look at who scores the goals.' And this is the important thing.

What I liked was to set the tone - set the pace for the team. I know when we're starting the game, I can get on and steal a base, then a guy bring me in. Then we're in the lead and in a good position to win. That was the most exciting thing - to help the team.

Benzema is a team player, he is very important for us. He always wants to score with us, but scoring is not everything to him.

I'll practice as good as I can, but I know that I play even better, with the qualities I have - leadership, my ability to make something happen in games, winning.

As his team prepares, a coach's entire being must be concentrated on winning games.

I'm going to go in and play, because the most important thing is playing on the field and being able to contribute. I really am ready.

I think the players win the championship, and the organization has something to do with it, don't get me wrong. But don't try to put the organization above the players.

To get key players out in a Test win is what you remember years later.

I think I can come in the game, bring a lot of energy on both sides of the ball. Just try to play my part and do anything to help the team win.

There's nothing more comforting for a team than to know when you need someone to make a play, you have someone who is going to do it when it matters most.

It's not about guys getting minutes or scoring 20 points or getting playing time. To me, it's about if you've got to make one 3-pointer to win that championship, we need you to make that one 3-pointer. Whatever it takes.

My job as the associate head coach was to make sure the head coach has everything he needs. That's my job. Whatever he needs me to do and whatever I see fit to do to help the team win.

I'm a goal scorer, so I'm here to score goals, but at the end of the day, I want to help my team-mates reach something, so we are working hard.

I just try and make the right play. It led to me leading the country in points and assists.

You have to have a lot of good players to win a championship.

I think it's not important if you score 25 or 30 goals: it's important you help the team to win.

When you have the best player, you can do a lot of things. The best player can usually back it up, too.

I compliment Kramer perfectly. We both put in a lot of legwork, win many balls, and we're comfortable with the ball at our feet. We also talk a lot both off and on the pitch.

I help my team win. That's overall what I do best. If you watch me play, I'm usually going to be on the winning team. Whether it's scoring enough points or rebounding enough or guarding the best player on the other team, I'm gonna do what it takes to win.

Brazil needs a player like Neymar at his best on the pitch because Neymar on the pitch gives more confidence to the other players.

I love to set up my teammates. I am not here to be a star, to show off. I am here to play for the others, but if I have to try and clinch a game, then I will.

I'm just ready to do whatever my team needs me to do. I'm just going to be prepared and ready to go out there and do my role, and do whatever my team needs me to do to win games.

It's important what you can do for your team. Even if you score 30-40, if it contributes to team's victory, then it is always memorable.

I've always been known more for giving assists than scoring - but of course, I enjoy scoring goals, too.

It's never been about my own runs. If I can score as many as possible to get us into a position to win, then I'll be a very happy man.