Soccer-Play Ronaldo as a striker, says Rooney

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(Reuters) - Manchester United should play Cristiano Ronaldo as a striker if they are to get the best out of the 36-year-old, who has returned to the Premier League club https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/man-united-agree-deal-re-sign-ronaldo-juventus-2021-08-27 after 12 years, former United captain Wayne Rooney said.

Rooney, United's all-time top scorer, added that his former team mate's "winning mentality" would rub off on the club's youngsters.