Juan Mata backs Man Utd team-mate Wayne Rooney to continue scoring for club and country
Wayne Rooney has struggled in front of goal this season
JUAN MATA believes Wayne Rooney will continue to score goals for both club and country – if only he is given the chance.
 
The Spain international playmaker trains daily alongside the England captain and is best placed to appreciate that, even now that he is into his 30s, he is still one of the best finishers in the world.
“When we speak about Wayne we’re speaking about the captain of England and my team Manchester United,” Mata said. “He’s a very important player.
“He’s scored more goals than anyone in the English national team and at United.
 
Juan Mata backs Man Utd team-mate Wayne Rooney to continue scoring for club and country
Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata together with Manchester United
“I know he can play in different positions. At the end it’s Roy Hodgson or Louis Van Gaal who decides but obviously if he’s close to the box he will score more.
“I feel very proud to play alongside him in my team and it will be very difficult to face him tomorrow.”
Both United stars may however, miss out tomorrow night with Roy Hodgson set to go with Harry Kane on his own up front and Mata’s place under threat from Koke.

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