Ron backs Roo to fire again

(29-10-2010) Cristiano Ronaldo has backed friend Wayne Rooney to fire Manchester United back to the top of English football. Ronlado played alongside Rooney at Old Trafford before leaving for Real Madrid for a world record £80m in 2009. "Wayne has not started this season very well but he is still a fantastic player and I know that very soon he will be back to show that," said Ronaldo on Thursday. Rooney has not scored from open play for United for nearly seven months. In contrast, Ronaldo has scored nine goals in his last four games for Real after a slow start to the season. "It is difficult to play at the highest level all the time. I just stayed calm, worked hard and did my job for the team and suddenly I scored a few goals and everything changed. That will happen for Wayne."