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Martial: I joined Man Utd to play alongside Rooney

Anthony Martial admits he joined Manchester United determined to be Wayne Rooney's strike-partner.

Martial left Monaco for United in a deal worth a fee rising to €80 million.

He told RMC: "Going to Manchester, I knew there was Rooney in attack and that he preferred to play No10.

"I told myself that I would get my chance and I had to seize it.

"I knew I would be the second striker."

On United manager Louis van Gaal, he added "He is always behind me to tell me things I do well or not. I think it is important for a young player of my age to have the support of his coach."

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