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Neville: Rooney already Man Utd legend

Former Manchester United coach Phil Neville rates new captain Wayne Rooney as a legend.

The former United defender spoke in glowing terms about the club's new captain, and claimed the former Evertonian could be on a par with the club's greatest ever players if he wants.

"If you break Bobby Charlton's record at Manchester United you're talking statue status," Neville told the Mirror.

"Because he's an all-time great. People like Wayne Rooney, that's what gets his juices flowing. When I say statue material I mean becoming a great.

"There have been brilliant players who have played for Man United but you're talking about all-time United greats - Law, Best, Charlton, Ferguson. And Giggs is in that category also."

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