Before you wade into combat, you must be prepared – mentally and physically. Rooney is ready. Ready to take on the in-form blues and ready to take United to the top of the table. Prepare for combat.

Rarely, if ever, does Manchester United's kit manager Albert Morgan leave the team dressing room. While the team is out on the pitch, he's always behind the scenes preparing equipment. But after a particularly inspiring victory, Albie decides to borrow Ronaldo's Nike Pro shirt and hit the pi ...

Every athlete has their preferences when it comes to apparel – what they look for in a product, how they like it to perform. For Carli Lloyd only the best will do. So what does it take for a product to make it into her soccer bag? Check out more Nike Pro.

Like any sport, soccer is a test of your mental toughness. Weather can be a factor, unless you eliminate it with the right apparel. With Nike Pro, Carli keeps her mind focused where it should be – on performance.

Carli Lloyd trains and competes the world over, and she’s not about to let conditions get in the way of her progress. Here Carli explains how the right apparel keeps her body ready to perform at peak levels.