Houllier hails Everton youngster

Last updated : 22 October 2002 By Footymad
"I know Everton did us a favour, and young Rooney doesn't seem to be phased by anything," said Houllier.

"I feel David Moyes is handling him the right way. He hasn't burned him out immediately. He looks a very good prospect to say the least.

"Arsene repeated to me that he's the best young talent he's seen for a very long time.

"I don't think he was comparing him to Michael Owen when he said that Rooney was the best young English talent he had seen but, when there's a player of that quality at that age showing such talent and scoring a goal like that, then you must take notice of that talent.

"I know the lad isn't a Liverpool fan but we're aware that his goal has put us on top of the table.

"That's what is good about English football. It's exciting, there is good rivalry between clubs and it's honest."