FILL YER BOOTS

Last updated : 22 August 2006 By Ed

Rooney:

"A lot has been said about the fact we cannot fill Ruud's boots.

"I am not saying we can but what we are trying to do is spread the goals out throughout the team, so in that sense it was good myself, Louis and Cristiano all managed to get a goal.

"I didn't want to get to the middle of September without scoring, so it is a bit of a relief.

"Now, all I can do is carry on training. Maybe I will ask the gaffer for a couple of days off - but I doubt that will happen."

 

Saha:

"It is a shame Ruud left.

"We will all have to work hard to try to fill that gap.

"But I don't believe there is more pressure on me. I will just carry on doing my best, work hard and see what happens.

"Scoring goals is good for the confidence, both of individuals and the team and hopefully that will continue in the matches ahead."