Wayne: History drove us on

Wayne Rooney says the club's history played a big part in inspiring United to double glory on Wednesday night.

In the year that marks the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster and 40 years since the the club's first European Cup triumph, it was fitting that the class of 2008 ran out victorious in Moscow.

"We weren’t really thinking about it [the history] during the game because you’re so focused on doing well in the match. But we thought about it before kick-off and, of course, afterwards," Rooney told ManUtd.com.

"We all know about the great history of this club and to win it 50 years after Munich and 40 years after ’68 is brilliant for everyone connected to the club, especially for the players and their families who were involved in both.

"It’s an unbelievable feeling to have won it. I feel very proud personally, but it’s about the team.

"We’ve all worked very hard over the last two or three seasons and I think we deserve it."