Rooney – midfielder or striker?

LOUIS VAN GAAL was convinced from the day he took over at Old Trafford that Wayne Rooney could star as a midfielder at Manchester United — and how right he was. Rooney began the season leading the line as United struggled but, as the statistics show, he has been far more influential since dropping into midfield. Rooney averages 31 touches and 24 successful passes more as a midfielder and has created more chances.