Manchester United manager David Moyes believes Wayne Rooney has only himself to thank for his impressive start to the season.
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Rooney's pre-season was shrouded in uncertainty, with retired United manager Alex Ferguson claiming he wanted to leave Old Trafford as the England striker was the subject of a string of failed bids from Chelsea.
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Ferguson has subsequently stated Rooney would have played on a regular basis at the end of last season if he was producing the form he is currently showing.
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Rooney, 28 on Thursday, has scored five goals for United this season and praised Moyes's methods and philosophy after the 1-0 Champions League win over Real Sociedad in midweek, having started his career under the Scot when they were both at Everton.
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Doubts about Rooney's future are set to continue until such time as he signs a new deal given his current contract expires at the end of next season.
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But while Moyes was not able to offer any update on Rooney's contract, he said he'd been delighted with the striker's recent form.
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"I don't think it's me or anyone else, it's Wayne Rooney," Moyes told a news conference on Friday.
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"He was the one that had to make sure he's the best he can be, in the best condition he can be, and he's made sure he's done that.