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Man Utd ace Rooney: Manager has tough job replacing Van der Sar

Wayne Rooney admits Manchester United face a massive task replacing retiring goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

United fans constantly saluted the 'keeper during the 4-2 success against Blackpool and Rooney hailed the Reds' departing number one.

"I thought it was Edwin's testimonial," said the striker. "He is by far the best goalkeeper I have played with. He is a pleasure to play with. He will be sorely missed.

"I am sure the manager will have a difficult job replacing him. I wish him all the luck in his career after football. He is a great person and has done really well for the team in the last five or six years."

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