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Rooney enjoyed Mata, Kagawa Man Utd midfield combo

Wayne Rooney enjoyed Manchester United's midfield structure for their win at West Ham United. While Rooney's goals made the headlines, he was quick to praise his team-mates, in particular the attacking support of Juan Mata and Shinji Kagawa.

"I think it is the first time we've probably both played in a more advanced role, together with him up behind," Rooney said of Mata.

"It worked well. Obviously Juan is a very talented footballer, got a good footballing brain and when he gets in positions you know as a forward you can make runs and he can see you.

"I think also Shinji Kagawa coming in played excellent as well. The two of them were causing West Ham problems."

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