New Delhi: Manchester United striker Rooney is determined that his club will grab the honour of being known as the best team in the world.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney revealed his desire to win the FIFA Club World Cup when his club travelled to Japan on Saturday to take part in the tournament that begins for them on Thursday.
If The Red Devils win the competition they will become the first ever English winners of it, and will be regarded by many as the best team in the world.
The Champions League holders took place in the competition eight years ago in Brazil when they crashed out early after successive defeats. United's decision to take part in the competition that year caused uproar in England after they withdrew from the FA Cup in order to participate.
They returned from that tournament in a good position as none of their title rivals had failed to make any headway in their absence, and The Red Devils will be hoping for more of the same when they return to Premier League action.
Rooney is determined to pick up a winner's medal, and speaking to The People, said, "To say you are the world club champions and the best team in the world would be fantastic.
"Our main objective at the start of each season is to win all the trophies we are involved in. If we can return as World Club Champions it will be a fantastic achievement and something to be proud of for the players and the club."
"That's why we are not going to Japan to take the games lightly and rest all the big names, we will definitely be going in there committed to winning it because that is the mentality of the manager and the players. There would be no point going all that way and not attempting to create history. I came to United to win trophies, and to win something no other English club has ever won is all the motivation we need."
"It's coming up to nearly halfway in the season and we are all feeling pretty fit. The games have been coming thick and fast but as a player you want to be playing twice a week."
The 23-year-old striker insists that despite his team's absence from the Premier League, they will be keeping an eye on events back home whilst in Japan.
"When we are there we aren't going to ignore what's happening in the Premier League," Rooney continued.
"We will definitely watch some games if we get a chance. We only miss one game against Wigan, it could have been worse, but it's worthwhile to maybe fall a few points further behind for winning the European Cup.
"If you want to be the best you have to deal with whatever problems come up."
Finally, Rooney sees no reason why United can't receive an invitation to next year's tournament by becoming the first team to retain the Champions League trophy this year.
"I believe we have the quality within the squad to win more major titles. We are still a very young side and there is no reason why our success cannot go on and on," added the former Everton man.
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