Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney believes his recent style of play is similar to Paul Scholes’ when the former Man U midfielder played for the club.
Rooney scored a brace in United’s victory over Newcastle on Boxing Day and assisted the third goal in the 3 – 1 win.
The English international exhibited strong grip and control of the midfield position and admitted it’s like Scholes’.
“It’s a role that I’ve played many times and I know I can play,” Rooney said when asked about playing in the number 10 role behind Van Persie and Radamel Falcao.
“The manager has given me even more licence to get forward and get into the box from that role.
“As Paul (Scholes) did many times over his career, he could see the ball when it was wide and see the space and run into it – I did that today with my two goals.
“It’s nice to win, nice to score goals and I’m delighted with the performance.”