Wazza!

It wasn't that great a game. Those are few and far between these days (have we even had a great game this season?) But this goal, we might be seeing it for some time. Seven minutes into the match, Rooney did this:

On the turn, half volley, simple as it is. Another angle:

He wore the armband today, with Vidic and Evra out, and definitely made a case for getting it full time next season.

Comparisons were made right away to David Beckham's wonder goal against Wimbledon (seriously, "and England player of the future" made me laugh). He was in the audience last night:

Best reaction is definitely the kid at the back whose face is half cut off. Also, love that Brooklyn is wearing a Man Utd jacket. Actually, the best reaction to the goal could be Steve Bruce who paused his press conference so everyone would watch a replay:

Also, Mata, you really can stop being so adorable now. I'm already in love with you.

And i was asking for the ball...🙈 What a goal @WayneRooney and good game! Y yo estaba pidiendo el balón... Golazo! pic.twitter.com/ZZO0ByooGU
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) March 22, 2014

Love that you can actually see him in the background, shouting (presumably) for the ball.