Rooney admits scare on penalty spot

Wayne Rooney admitted to being "terrified" before he took the penalty that won Manchester United their 19th league title at Blackburn.

Needing just a point to clinch the prize at Blackburn, United trailed to Brett Emerton's first-half goal before Rooney levelled from the spot.

"I was terrified, the ref took a long time to give it," Rooney told Sky Sports 2 afterwards.

"I had to compose myself, I'd been practising all week."

Making reference to his transfer request and contract dispute earlier in the season, Rooney added: "After the year I've had, with the ups and downs, this is for the fans and the team."

United's 19th title is one more than Liverpool, and former Everton striker Rooney said: "For me personally, being an Everton fan, to win a 19th title is special."