How Rooney has taken the MLS by storm

The former England captain seemed to be taking a huge step down in his career when he decided to leave Everton for the MLS over the summer.

Despite what critics said of the decision at the time, it is undeniable that the legendary striker is enjoying his football more than he has in a long while.

Since joining DC United, who sat way down in the Eastern Conference, the team have earned 30 points from their games, a tally only beaten by NY Red Bulls in the same period.

The role that the former Man Utd man has had in that success is clear to see too, with his nine goals and six assists meaning that he has been involved in a almost half of the 32 team's goals since his arrival.

If the team do reach the play-offs as expected, Rooney will have to prove even more why he is one of the most dangerous players in the league.