Manchester United legend Andy Cole says fans need to get behind captain Wayne Rooney.

Jose Mourinho has told the 31-year-old he can leave Old Trafford if he wants to play regular first-team football.

But Cole told The Sun: "We should look at him and value him for what he has done.

"He started playing when he was 16, 17.

“With all the pressure and what he has achieved — the goals he has scored and the medals he has won — you cannot say he is no longer good enough.

“You've got to give the guy an opportunity. He is not prepared to retire at international level. Why should he if he can still do a job?

“He will get his form back for United and will get himself back in the team."