ROONEY'S SMALL TIME

Last updated : 01 April 2005 By Editor

Wayne Rooney doesn't want to be known as a big game player. He told the
Football Association's official website.

"Obviously I have done things in some quite big games so people tend to
label you in that way but to be honest I prepare for every game in exactly the same way," he said.

"Before a game I always try to have a picture in my head of what I am going to do.

"I am always picturing myself scoring a goal. I start preparing mentally two
days before a game so I know exactly what I want to do come kick-off,"

You can see where he's coming from too after turning it on against small
clubs such as Liverpool and City this season.