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Newcastle star reckons Man Utd's Wayne Rooney isn't finished as he brands critics 'crazy'
WAYNE ROONEY'S critics have been branded "crazy" by Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has branded Man Utd's Wayne Rooney as a 'legend'
Rooney is only just into double figures for goals after a painfully slow start to the season, but his two in Tuesday's 3-3 thriller made it four in the past fortnight for Manchester United.
And his overall performance, including a stunning assist to set up Jesse Lingard's strike, suggests the 30-year-old England captain could at last recapture his best form.
Rooney is a long-time hero for Mitrovic and the Toon hitman was drooling after watching him at close quarters.
"He is a legend," said the Serb. "You can see on the pitch how easy he moves and how easy he plays.