London (ANTARA News / Reuters) - Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney grabbed his second award of the extraordinary season on Friday, when he was voted best player version of the Football Writers Association (FWA).
Rooney, who has scored 34 goals for United in all competitions this season, won 80 percent of the votes cast by members of the FWA.
Meanwhile, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was second in the election, and other Manchester United player Carlos Tevez of Argentina in the third position.
"I am delighted to win this award and so much history and traditions and able to follow the achievement of the great players who have won awards from the FWA since 1948 has given me pride," said Rooney. "I thank my coach at Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson, the coaching staff and colleagues of my team, because they without their help and support, this award would not have existed," he added.
Rooney, who has scored 34 goals for United in all competitions this season, won 80 percent of the votes cast by members of the FWA.
Meanwhile, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was second in the election, and other Manchester United player Carlos Tevez of Argentina in the third position.
"I am delighted to win this award and so much history and traditions and able to follow the achievement of the great players who have won awards from the FWA since 1948 has given me pride," said Rooney. "I thank my coach at Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson, the coaching staff and colleagues of my team, because they without their help and support, this award would not have existed," he added.