Happy Tevez praises United strike partner Rooney

Carlos Tevez, enjoying one of the best spells of his career at Manchester United, said he was impressed with fellow striker Wayne Rooney and midfielder Paul Scholes.

In an interview with an Argentine radio station, Tevez also said the going was tough in the Premier League and he needed a break at the end of the season, casting doubt over his availability for Argentina against Brazil in a World Cup qualifier in June.

"Rooney is phenomenal. He was one of those who treated me best when I arrived (at United). He would come and talk to me and was concerned about me," Tevez told Radio Del Plata.

"Before I got to Manchester he always said he wanted to play with me. He and Scholes are the ones that have impressed me most as players."

Tevez, who has scored 10 league goals for United and 13 overall, said Premier League defences were tough but fair.

"The defenders are very hard. I finish the matches very tired. They don't go in to hurt you but they go very hard for the ball," he said.

"I'm struggling to recover after each match because I haven't had any holidays. I can't finish the matches because I dip in the final 25 minutes, I struggle to maintain the rhythm."