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Jose Mourinho: What I want from Man United captain Wayne Rooney against Northampton
MANCHESTER UNITED manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he wants goals from Wayne Rooney in tonight’s EFL Cup clash with Northampton.
Wayne Rooney has come under-fire following the 3-1 defeat to Watford
Mourinho made nine changes for the match against the League One outfit.
But Rooney, who has come under-fire following the 3-1 defeat to Watford on Sunday, was named in the starting XI.
However, the United captain has been moved up front for the clash at Sixfields.
When asked what he wanted from Rooney in tonight’s clash, Mourinho told Sky Sports: “Goals.”
When pressed again the Portuguese added: “Goals.”
Mourinho also added a win was vital, as United look to end a three-game losing streak.
He said: Always important [the League Cup]. “It’s a league match you are in or you are out after 90 minutes or two hours.”