Fletcher: Rooney and Everton a match made in heaven

Rooney scored the winner of his Premier League homecoming against Fletcher's current employers, Stoke, on Saturday and the veteran mnidfielder says that the England international's move to Everton will be 'fantastic' for him.

"I thought it was a fantastic move for him," said Fletcher.

"He's coming to a club he supports. Location-wise it's not a big move for his family. He's coming home, really.

"That will motivate him as well, not that he needs motivating, but if there was that little dip then this will motivate him because of how much the club means to him.

"If he went to another club, I'm sure he would give 100 per cent because I know Wayne. But there is something extra special when you're at your boyhood team and you support the club.

"He will be delighted to be back here and scoring on his (Premier League) debut. He's a leader now, he will be setting an example to everyone.

Scotland international Fletcher said that the move just seemed right for both parties.

"What a fantastic signing for Everton. It just seemed to fit didn't it? It was a match made in heaven for him at this stage of his career and with what he is trying to achieve as he is still a top-class player," he explained.

"It makes sense for everyone and you see that today. He could have gone to a league where he could have played in second gear but you can't do that in the Premier League.

"These Everton fans are very demanding so he has challenged himself which is fantastic, it's great. I hope he has a fantastic season - and finishes below Stoke."

Can Rooney still have a big impact in the Premier League? fletcher certainly believes so.