for Michael Carrick to start in midfieldWAYNE'S WOEWayne Rooney misses open goal in early stages against Northampton and Twitter users aren't happyWayne's WorldWayne Rooney set to lead the line at Northampton, but Jose Mourinho set to axe him for Leicester clash11 things we learntWayne Rooney is shot, Jack Wilshere's mistake, Arsene Wenger losing control and West Ham farcePlayer ratingsWayne Rooney Zlatan Ibrahimovic Etienne Capoue All the ratings from shock defeat. It puts others under pressure, but this kid is special and he’s scoring goals. The England captain was pushed up front at Northampton but again flopped in Uniteds 3-1 win over the Cobblers in the EFL Cup. anny Rose was named in the PFA team of the year last seasonGetty Images4Danny Rose won his eighth England cap against Slovakia earlier this monthHe follows Dele Alli, Eric Dier, and?Christian Eriksen?in penning a contract extension at White Hart Lane. itle winning season, and two defeats already this season have served to highlight the challenge. Rooney has looked off the pace all season and, given the big chance to score against, uh, Northampton last night, still came up short. Why should it be easier Why should a team who people think is weaker than us not have the opportunity to win I can guarantee its not about the attitude of the players. News Group Newspapers Ltd9Irishman Steve Finnan won the Champions League with Liverpool and made 145. Getty Images27Arsenal players celebrate after winning the 2001-02 Premier League title at Old Traffo. s6Paul Pogba's first moment of true genius can come against Leicester on SaturdayRelated storiesThe unexpected guestIn today's Striker, Nick is welcomed to Florida at gunpoint - but there's a bigger shock in store.