Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has celebrated his tenth year at Old Trafford by declaring that he can see himself improving from here, and that he can achieve more than he has before, as reported by the Daily Mirror.

Rooney was sent off in Man Utd’s 2-1 win against West Ham, lashing out at Stuart Downing.

His dismissal could have cost the Red Devils the game, with West Ham pressing late on for an equaliser, but they ultimately picked up the three points.

Rooney first moved to Man Utd ten years ago, signing from Everton in 2004.

Then he was only a raw talent, who was highly regarded in the game. In the decade since, he has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent stars.

There has been criticism of him since, however, and Rooney felt the need to clarify that he can get even better.

He told the Sunday Times: “I still believe I can get better as a footballer. In the next three to five years you will see me as a different player. The next two or three, I feel these could be the best years of my career.

“I’m a better footballer than I was. When I was younger I was raw, there were moments when I did spectacular stuff, but now overall my play is better.”

Rooney was appointed the captain of Man Utd and England earlier this season.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has questioned Wayne Rooney’s performances as a striker for his side since he took charge of the Old Trafford club.

He said that the forward has done “well, but not spectacular” when played as a centre forward.

The Dutch boss has explained that this is the reason why he’s decided to play him behind a front pairing of Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao before today’s match against Leicester City, as reported by Alice McKeehan of the Manchester Evening News, reporting quotes from the manager when speaking on Sky Sports.

Like Van Gaal’s honesty. Just said Rooney’s done ‘well but not spectacular’ as a striker and thinks Falcao will do better in the role #mufc

— Alice McKeegan (@amckeeganMEN) September 21, 2014

Many fans remain undecided on Rooney’s best position when playing, with his goal tally suggesting that he works effectively as a striker.

The player himself prefers to play in an advanced midfield role, but has rarely been used there over the years. There are also questions about his creative ability and whether it is enough to impress in that role when compared to other players.