crushing Premier League title disappointment.
For a few precious seconds following the final whistle at Sunderland,
United thought they had retained their crown and secured a 20th league
championship, only for their dreams to be dashed by Sergio Aguero's
stoppage-time winner for Manchester City.
It left United on 89 points, but condemned to runners-up spot on goal
difference. Already Rooney is looking ahead to next season and the
chance to reclaim the title.
"Yesterday [Sunday] was a difficult day for everyone. One minute you
think we have won the title, then we haven't, which was
heartbreaking," the 26-year-old told MUTV at the annual
ManchesterUnited Player of the Year awards.
"That is how it goes sometimes. We have to believe in ourselves.
"We have to look forward to next season and hopefully we can win some
trophies next season. I am sure we will be back. We all believe in
ourselves."
Rooney has no doubt where it all went wrong for the Red Devils as they
tossed away an eight-point lead with just six games remaining.
"The biggest disappointment was the Everton game," he said.
"To be 4-2 up, with 10 minutes to goand to lose that lead is disappointing.
"But there are a lot of young playersin the team. That is only going
to benefit them. They will learn from that."
That view was shared by central defender Rio Ferdinand.
"Yesterday [Sunday] was a crazy day of emotions," he said.
"I thought we had almost bagged it but then the impossible happened.
"We have to dust ourselves down and make sure we are in the right frame of mind.
"We have experienced players in the squad. We all have to learn and be
stronger. You have to be together during the good times and the bad."
Sir Alex Ferguson later took to the stage to confirm Antonio Valencia
had won the Players' Player of the Year award.
In fact, it proved to be a superb night on a personal front for
Valencia, who was also crowned fans' Player of the Year, in addition
to the goal of the season for his effort at Blackburn last month.
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