Phillip Cocu will have words about the game: Wayne Rooney, Tom Huddlestone, after the stunt and Derby County in the FA Cup. The Dutch coach saw his team on Sunday in the third round with a 0-1 win at Crystal Palace.
“Wayne has had a lot of impact on the game. You can see how much experience he has,” said Cocu after the win. “He knows when he has the ball, to receive and give great passes. The other players will know that he is with the pass, and the receivers are.”
Rooney has played against Crystal Palace on his second match, for Derby County. Just like during his debut for the Championship club against Barnsley (2-1 win), one of the English language can use a monitoring role on the board.
Cocu was at the Crystal Palace, also have Huddlestone. The midfielder was at Barnsley do not take action due to a muscle injury, but it was a Sunday, a very important part in the victory.
“A big part of the success was also due in part to the interaction between them (Rooney, ed.). Tom Huddlestone”, thanks Cocu. “It was a real pleasure to look at. They are very smart and have a good understanding.”
as Derby County celebrate the winning goal of Chris Martin. (Photo: Pro-Shots).
“This result shows we are on the right track’
‘ They know what they are in possession of the ball, and then what they should do with it. That will give us more confidence and peace of mind on the ball”, added the 49-year-old coach. “I was very happy to have Tom back and Wayne is showing that he is in a more controlling position, can play a role.”
for Derby County and won, thanks to a hit from Chris Martin in the first half and recorded his third win in a row. Cocu sees that the team make progress.
“It demonstrates that we are on the right track. Also, as the game is today, and it was a great team effort. We have tried to keep the initiative for our side, even though it was an away game,” he decided.
