Rooney wants to follow Scholes

Wayne Rooney says he wants to emulate Paul Scholes in a new midfield role at Manchester United.

The 30-year-old England captain, who has previously insisted he prefers to play as a central striker, appears to have admitted for the first-time that wants to play as a number eight.

Rooney starred in the position in the FA Cup semi-final victory over Everton on Saturday and admits he has always known that he will one-day drop deeper into midfield.

He said: “I’ve known for a few years. I have played there a few times throughout my career and I can play that position.

“I have played and watched Paul Scholes play that role for years and I always knew that one day that is where I would play, so I have tried to learn and watch what he …

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