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Man Utd striker Rooney: Important to beat Real Madrid

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is delighted with his first weeks under new manager Louis van Gaal.

Rooney expects to start today against Real Madrid in Michigan.

"It's been great," said Rooney. "The manager has come in and we are playing a new system and learning that and trying to get better. Over the next few weeks we will get better.

"It's been tough but the results will come I hope. It would be fantastic to get to the final against a rival but it's important to beat Real and end the group as leaders.

"There will be 100,000 here and that will be great.

"It will be amazing, the largest number of fans I have played in front of. It will be a great experience.

"The pitch is soft and the ball doesn't roll. We have to adapt and try and win.

"I have enjoyed the role I have played in. I am looking forward to playing in a few more games and being successful."

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