Phil Jagielka warns Manchester United's Wayne Rooney: Expect fierce reaction from Everton fans

Everton defender Phil Jagielka believes Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney would be wise to expect something of an unwelcoming reaction from the Toffees fans at Goodison Park this weekend.

Tabloid revelations about Rooney's private life will be sure to add an extra layer of spite to the Everton fans' treatment of their former favourite, who has endured an intimidating reception on all his previous returns to his old stomping ground.

"There's a good chance," Jagielka said, according to The Sun, when asked about whether the crowd will look to rile the 24-year-old. "He normally gets quite a bit of stick anyway. I can't see that changing.

Jageilka does expect Rooney to be able to handle it though, with the former Toffee sure to be keen to show his former fans just how good he is. "I am sure Wayne can deal with it," the defender added. "He is a tough lad and he will let his football do the talking."