News Group Newspapers Ltd27Ruud van Nistelrooy smashes his stoppage time penalty against the barNews. The playmaker has been a lonely figure the last three games, watching helplessly from the stands as he aims to change his manager’s mind. been known to ask press officer McCann for permission to swear – including after defeat to Manchester City in last year’s League Cup final. He added: They are doing well, but they need another strategic direction. Mauricio Pochettino: Danny Rose is best English left-backRose recently spoke of his intention to end his career at Spurs and he will be 31 by the time his new contract expires. Modric, now deeply ensconced in the engine room of Real Madrid, was regarded as too small for the Prem when he arrived at Tottenham in 2008. Pogba will be licking his lips at the thought of unlocking that midfield no longer patrolled by Kante. Carrick will sit back and provide the start of the attack – something Paul Scholes advocated – while Pogba now can be the fuse that starts the fireworks. MARCUS EDWARDS is determined to keep his feet on the ground after making his Tottenham debut. Reuters27Wayne Rooney's late goal clinches a valuable three points for Manchester UnitedA trium.