Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has backed Wayne Rooney to be back in the first team as he says he is their main man.
The 30-year old Rooney was dropped to bench by Jose Mourinho as Manchester United dominated with 4-1 win against Leicester City.
“He was the same, as in before the game when we’re all getting ready,” the defender said of Rooney. “He is often one of the most vocal and he was the same today.
“Regardless of whatever the situation is, whatever game, whether he is on the bench or playing or whatever, he is always that same type of character and that’s why he is England’s main man and our main man.
“I think he’s a very experienced guy and he’s played that many games that I think it’ll only be a matter of time before he’s back in there and firing again because he’s quality.”
