JOHN Rooney became an instant hero when he fired the injury time goal that earned Guiseley a 2-1 win over FA Cup giant killers Sutton United and lifted them out of the National League’s bottom four for the first time this season.

The 26-year-old brother of Manchester United and England striker Wayne made his mark just hours after joining the Lions on loan for the rest of the season.

And the player who recently scored twice against Guiseley as Wrexham inflicted a 3-1 defeat, believes better things lie ahead as the Lions prepare for a tough away test at Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday.

Rooney said: “I’m delighted to join Guiseley then score the winner, it’s been a good debut for me”

“There is a belief within the squad, I saw that tonight, now we want to climb the table and build more momentum The home support impressed me. They helped keep us going and the aim is simple, to stay in the league.”

Liverpool-born midfielder has now scored 12 goals this season and looks a great capture for manager Adam Lockwood. "I said if I could strengthen the squad I would do if good players became available," he said.

"I got to know that there maybe a chance that John could be available. I know him, I have played with him, and I know what he is about. I also know he has something different to what we already had."

The signing of Rooney has intensified competition for places. "I have told the lads now that picking the team will be a hard job for me and that is what I want," said Lockwood.

"Everybody will play their part. They all have respect for each other and they understand when they are not playing. If they are angry they will come on and try and prove me wrong."