Rooney’s still our main main - Smalling

CHRIS Smalling is sure Wayne Rooney's confidence remains high - despite his recent United goal drought.

Rooney stretched his goal famine to 10 games as Louis van Gaal's men drew 0–0 at home to Newcastle.

Smalling believes Rooney and his team–mates did not have the rub of the green against Newcastle and is sure the captain isn’t suffering from a crisis of confidence.

"I think if you see in his play, he is running in behind and he is giving himself opportunities," Smalling said when asked if Rooney's confidence had dipped.

"I think we probably had double figures in terms of chances for the whole team. It's just a case of one of those falling in, but the team is getting those opportunities, so if we keep creating those chances, goals will come eventually."

Rooney tested Tim Krul from 25 yards shortly after his disallowed goal, but did little else to suggest he was going to break his duck for the season.

Despite his troubles in the box, Rooney is having a big influence in other areas – most notably in helping Memphis Depay find his feet at Old Trafford following his £25million move from PSV Eindhoven.

"Wayne Rooney helps me a lot," the Dutch forward said.