Yet again, he was another who swapped positions, from defensive midfield to centre-half, and the decision reaped instant rewards. Rose said: Its been a great couple of week for the club with Dele, Eric, Christian, Harry Winks all signing contracts. I would love to see everybody go with the right expectations to these games. Rooney, 30, has scored just one goal in seven appearances for United this season and has faced the brunt of fans’ frustrations last week. Rooney has looked off the pace all season and, given the big chance to score against, uh, Northampton last night, still came up short. PA:Press Association11Tottenham need to prove they can still carry a goal threat with Harry Kane inj. ow to eight points could already spell the end of the title ambitions of each club. 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. A lot of things were going through my mind, he said when reflecting on his big chance. He went on to become the assist-king, delivering 22 passes that lead to goals in his first two seasons.