I can handle criticism – Rooney
Wayne Rooney says he is strong enough to handle being criticised after he ended his 10-game goal drought for Manchester United.
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The striker, under scrutiny after a poor start to the season, scored a hat-trick in the 4-0 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League qualifier.
"If I didn't have a strong character, that may have affected me, but I know my quality," 29-year-old Rooney said.
"If the goals don't go in I still bring a lot to my team-mates."
Victory secured United's place in the Champions League group stage following a one-season absence.
England captain Rooney has been playing as United's main striker this season but had not scored in the side's opening four games in all competitions.
He went into the match in Brugge with his most recent United goal having come against Aston Villa in April, but he ended his 878-minute club scoring drought in emphatic manner.
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