Rooney: I’ll never leave United

The England striker, only 23, plans to emulate veteran team-mates Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes in playing for The Red Devils until he retires.

“I’ve always said that that as long as United want me I’m happy to stay at the club,” said Rooney. “I don’t want to leave. I love United and I have no reason to think about moving. I’m sure I’ll be here for a long time.

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Gary Parkinson is a freelance writer, editor, trainer, muso, singer, actor and coach. He spent 14 years at FourFourTwo as the Global Digital Editor and continues to regularly contribute to the magazine and website, including major features on Euro 96, Subbuteo, Robert Maxwell and the inside story of Liverpool's 1990 title win. He is also a Bolton Wanderers fan.