Former England coach Sven Goran Eriksson says Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney should make the move to China.

Eriksson has talked up a potential move to China for the United captain.

When asked whether a transfer to a Chinese Super League club would suit his former captain with England, Eriksson told BBC Radio Five Live: "He has to make that decision together with his family and agent and so on, but why not?

"China today is a great place to live. If you have never been in China, you don't believe your eyes when you come here today.

"And I'm sure Rooney could play in any team here."

Eriksson himself manages FC Shenzhen and added: "Many top players are thinking they will come here, and top strikers for example are thinking they will easily score 20 to 25 goals. But it is not that easy, even if they are big, big names."