Moyes in tribute to goal machine Wayne

Manchester United manager David Moyes was full of praise for his striker Wayne Rooney after the England international bagged two in the 2-2 draw at Tottenham.

The 28 year old reached 10 goals for the season as he equalised Kyle Walker's opener for Spurs, before

levelling for a second time from the penalty spot.

The goals also moved Rooney clear of Robbie Fowler and into fifth place in the Premier League top goalscorer list. Rooney now has 164 goals.

"He’s had a nice weekend," said Moyes. "He is playing well and scoring goals. When the moment has come he has taken them. He was very good again today. You will see him score a lot of great goals.

“His performances have been great, he worked incredibly hard and he deserves the rewards he has been getting."

Despite Rooney reaching double figures for the season – his total is 12 including England goals – the draw puts United nine points behind league leaders Arsenal.

Former Everton boss Moyes admits the gap is something he is starting to worry about and wants his side to move closer over Christmas.

Moyes will welcome his former employers Everton to Old Trafford on Wednesday night before Newcastle travel to Manchester for Saturday's early kick-off.