Rooney returned to the Everton starting line-up for their crucial match against West Ham and proved just how clinical he can be on his day.

The former England captain had his penalty saved in the first half before heading in the rebound and scored his second of the game just 10 minutes later after good build-up play from Jonjoe Kenny and Tom Davies.

But his shining moment came midway through the second half when he noticed Joe Hart out of his box and struck a first time effort from inside his own half that rifled into the empty net.

Rooney has scored over 200 Premier League goals since making his debut in 2003, but the 32-year-old admits he doesn’t think he has hit one sweeter than his goal tonight.  

“It might be the best goal I have scored, I hit it as well as I have ever kicked a football,” Rooney said.

But Rooney was quick to offer kind words to David Unsworth in his final game in charge of Everton with Sam Allardyce set to take over for this weekend’s match against Huddersfield.

“I’m sure we’ll enjoy tonight,” Rooney added.

“First of all we’ve got to give a lot of thanks to David Unsworth.

“He’s stepped in at a difficult time for the football club.

“He’s a true Everton person. He stepped in and tried to steady the ship for us and I’m delighted for him that we’ve got this victory because it’ an important win for the club but also for David Unsworth.”