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Pogba hails Rooney for letting him take vital penalty during yesterday’s Europa league match

[PHOTO: COURTESY]

Paul Pogba has revealed that Wayne Rooney stepped aside to allow him to take a vital penalty as Manchester United secured a 4-1 win over Fenerbahce in the Europa League.

The 23-year-old midfielder converted in the 31st minute to claim his second goal for the club, after Simon Kjaer had fouled Juan Mata inside the box.

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