Manchester United defender Chris Smalling admits Wayne Rooney is now seen at the club as a senior leader.

Rooney, at 25, is now regarded as one of the senior figures at Old Trafford.

Smalling said: "Rooney is young in terms of his age but is one of the more experienced players now. The young players try to learn from players like him."

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