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Liverpool boss Klopp: Rooney still fantastic; he deserves greater credit

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits he's wary facing Everton attacker Wayne Rooney tomorrow.

Klopp won't buy the stories that Rooney is past his sell-by date.

"I had no idea whether there was criticism in England or whether he didn't get the credit for all the things he did for United and England," said Klopp.

"Since I've been here, he didn't have the best time at United but he still scored the winner against us.

"He's still a fantastic player. I'm not sure if it's allowed but I like Wayne Rooney as a person! And I've always liked him as a player. Do I worry about him? I would be silly not to. But if you worry only about him that would be another big mistake."

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