By pushing DCL upfront, it made Stoke panic, and they stuck an extra man on him. Rooney, as a result, was able to push a little deeper, and control the game. I was skeptical about the Rooney return, and he didn't impress me much in pre-season, nor in either of the Europa League games, but today he was phenomenal in the second half.
As for the goal, well take absolutely no credit away from him. What a brilliant finish. That much power, and to get it away from the keeper, you can't teach that, it's just sheer.
Welcome back Wayne.