Hernandez lauds 'monster' Rooney

Hernandez lauds 'monster' Rooney

Published Mar. 19, 2011 2:00 p.m. ET

Manchester United rookie Javier Hernandez has labelled strike partner Wayne Rooney as a "monster" to play alongside.

That goal ratio has also led to the 23-year-old being selected to start games ahead of Dimitar Berbatov despite the Bulgarian being the Premier League's current top scorer with 19.

"Playing with Wayne is a dream. He's a monster to be alongside and I never believed I would get so many games and goals during my first season at United," he told The Sun.

With his never-say-die work-rate, 'Chicharito' has even been likened to former United striker Carlos Tevez - however Hernandez wants to make his own name in the top-flight and for Sir Alex Ferguson's men.

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"'The Little Tevez'? I'm really proud that people are comparing me to him but I am Chicharito and am living my dreams at the moment," he said.

"I am very happy because I know there is much more to come. My secret is to study opposition defenders and work out their weak points.

"I try to outwit them with my speed and anticipation in the area. So my goals are not down to luck.

"Perhaps the better physical preparation here in England is the key to my performances.

"This aspect of the game is better than in South America and I have profited."

Hernandez will be looking to continue his rich vein of form if he is selected to face Bolton in today's Premier League encounter having helped United gun down Marseille in the midweek Champion's League game with a brace.

On his Tuesday night triumph, he added: "I'll always remember that night. The Champions League is the best competition worldwide so I'm very happy.

"Mr Ferguson's comments are very important to me. He has given me such confidence, he raises my morale and my only hope is that nothing changes."

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