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Man Utd striker Rooney: Everton banter good-natured

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney insists he still has affection for former club Everton. Ahead of their FA Cup semifinal, Rooney said: "I always want Everton to do well. It's always a bit strange when I face them, because they're the club I supported growing up and then played for. There's always banter between me and the Everton fans, but it doesn't run too deep for me.

"Theirs is the result I still look out for first and I've said before that I'd love them to finish second in the Premier League to us.

"I'm looking forward to Sunday's game. I've got a lot of family going down to London for the match and there'll be mixed feelings whatever the outcome but hopefully we can get through to the final."

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