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This is where Wayne Rooney ranks among the Man United legends - Trevor Sinclair
WAYNE ROONEY can proudly take his spot amongst the Manchester United legends.
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Those are the thoughts of BBC Sport pundit Trevor Sinclair.
Rooney netted in Manchester United’s 4-0 thrashing of Reading yesterday in the third round of the FA Cup.
His strike was a landmark one as he equalled Sir Bobby Charlton’s record of 249 goals for the club.
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He’s done a great job. Manchester United is a big part of his life and he shows that on the pitch
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And Sinclair is in no doubt that Rooney is one of United’s all-time greats.
“I think you’ve got to put him up there with the best of them,” he said on BBC’s Match of the Day.
Trevor Sinclair rates Wayne Rooney very highly
“The amount of goals he’s scored, equalling Sir Bobby Charlton’s record is outstanding.
“He’s got his critics, but in my mind, unfairly so.
“He’s done a great job. Manchester United is a big part of his life and he shows that on the pitch.”
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