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Rooney had Man Utd pals sign hat-trick ball

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney had his teammates sign the match-ball after his hat-trick at West Ham United.

Rooney inspired the turnaround with a dramatic 14-minute hat-trick, a feat that prompted Chris Smalling and his team-mates to sign the match ball.

"A few people were putting a few dodgy little messages on it," Smalling said.

"I saw Michael Owen writing something about his first touch on one of the goals but it was all jokes.

"To be a part of a comeback like that and to sign the ball for one of the biggest players is incredible but I really feel like I'm playing my part."

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