DC United coach Wayne Rooney says former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo won't be happy on the bench.

Portugal star Ronaldo has looked a frustrated figure during lengthy periods of warming United's bench under new boss Erik ten Hag this season.

Speaking to reporters, DC United boss Rooney commented: “Knowing him, it'll be very difficult for him to sit on the bench.

“I'm sure if he stays patient, his chance will come and then it's obviously about him taking those chances and trying to force his way back in."

Rooney also warned his former pal Ronaldo, 37, that Father Time will catch up with him.

He said: "The manager's obviously gone a different way in terms of how they're playing and been successful.

"Cristiano... him and Lionel Messi are two of the greatest players to ever play the game, but ultimately time catches up with us all.

"He's obviously not the player he was when he was 22 or 23, for instance. It's a tough one for him."