DAVID Eaton and Wayne Rooney have been heading in different directions since their days as strike partners in Everton reserves last season.

While 17-year-old Rooney was becoming the hottest young property in the Premiership, Eaton was scrapping it out for a pittance at the sharp end of the third division with Macclesfield Town.

But after sparking the Silkmen's stunning comeback from 3-0 down after just ten minutes to draw 3-3 with promotion hopefuls Torquay on Saturday, the light at the end of Eaton's tunnel is becoming distinctly brighter.

Eaton came to Moss Rose on trial in the summer after being released by the Toffees, and initially signed on a non-contract basis - which meant he was only receiving expenses from the club.

But after impressing manager Dave Moss, he was awarded a short-term contract in October. And now the 21-year-old's exploits in the Torquay game have helped to make up Moss's mind.

"He is on a three-month contract but we will have to do something about that," said the boss, who was relieved at his side's fightback from an opening ten minutes which he described as 'a complete and utter fiasco'.

"David had a sparkling impact, got the first goal and evened everything up," said Moss.

"He is getting fitter and stronger, and looks lively and dangerous on the ball.

"He runs at players - and his scoring record at the moment is three goals from three starts, which is excellent."

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