Formal Manchester United Captain Wayne Rooney Happy About His Performance

Rooney In Everton

Formal Manchester United Captain Wayne Rooney Happy About His Performance  says it was a "special moment" to score the winning goal on his top-flight return to Everton after 13 years and one he has been looking forward to for a long time.

The 31-year-old, who left the club for Manchester United in 2004, headed in his 199th Premier League goal as the Toffees beat Stoke 1-0 at Goodison Park.

Rooney said a lot of "relief and emotion" came out as he celebrated what proved to be the decider before half-time.

"On a personal note, I'm absolutely delighted to score the winning goal at Goodison Park," he told BBC Sport.

"It was a special moment for me. There was a lot of relief and a lot of emotion. It was an important goal just before half-time.

"I've felt at home since I first stepped in the training ground. I've been looking forward to this moment for a long time."