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### Rooney relishes Euro draw ###

17 march 2011

Wayne Rooney will take whatever Friday's Champions League draw throws at United - Barcelona included - after helping the Reds to reach the quarter-finals.

The number ten was an inspirational performer against Marseille, although grit was every bit as important in United's victory as the grace of his link-up play as the Reds grimly held on to a slender 2-1 lead.

"We're delighted to be through to the quarter-finals," said Rooney. "It was a difficult game. We knew from the first leg that Marseille are a big, physical team. They got out wide and put some good balls into the box and made it difficult for us. We were unfortunate to concede the own goal but we managed to hold on at the end and get the win. I think we deserved it."

When asked if he wanted to avoid Barcelona in the last eight, Wayne replied: "No, if you're going to win this tournament, you've got to be prepared to play anyone and beat them. Whoever we get, we'll be confident we can win."

If goals breed confidence, then Javier Hernandez should have it in abundance after claiming the two strikes that steered United past Marseille. The all-important opener was set up by Rooney, who was later full of praise for his young Mexican strike partner.

"Our game plan was to attack them first half and try and get about them, and try and get a goal up. We managed to do that. Chicharito has got great movement and thankfully he's a great finisher so that obviously helps the team."