Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has admitted that Wayne Rooney might be his best striker but insists the Old Trafford captain has to continue playing where it suits the team. Van Gaal's decision to play Rooney in midfield for the majority of this season has come under scrutiny with United accused of playing dull football despite a run of just one defeat in 18 matches. England manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed Rooney – who is closing on the all-time goalscoring records for Manchester United and England - will operate as a striker at international level, saying: 'He's a goalscorer, isn't he?'
Van Gaal's admission that Rooney is not playing in midfield through a lack of ability as a centre-forward does raise doubts about how he views some of United's big-money signings in central areas. The United boss, whose side travel to League One Preston North End on Monday night for a potentially awkward FA Cup fifth round tie, has tried to explain his policy on Rooney.
He said he understood Hodgson's position regarding England but argued he had a different set of issues at United, with Robin van Persie, Radomel Falcao, Marouane Fellaini and James Wilson also available up front. 'Maybe, he (Rooney) is the best striker but I have to look at where a player can make the biggest contribution, and compare that to other players also.'
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- Brader Sports
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