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RED-HOT ROO’S STILL A CLASS ACT – PARKER

By Nigel Gardner

CHEEKY: Derby’s Wayne Rooney chips home from the penalty spot
PICTURE: PA Images

FULHAM boss Scott Parker could only praise Wayne Rooney after Derby’s skipper turned in a magical performance to cap his 500th English league appearance with a ‘Panenka’ penalty.
Rooney did not disappoint after being handed a more advanced role by Phillip Cocu, controlling the game with measured passes and dangerous set plays.
His spot-kick early in the second-half had given Derby the lead against the promotion chasing Cottagers, but Aleksandar Mitrovic volleyed...

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