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Man Utd captain Rooney happy to play anywhere for Van Gaal

Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney says he's happy to play anywhere for manager Louis van Gaal.

Rooney's second-half double against Sunderland puts him within 11 goals of overtaking Denis Law in second place and 23 away from leapfrogging Sir Bobby Charlton to become United's all-time number top scorer.

"Everyone knows I've played midfield for the majority of the season but my record shows that I score goals, so I'm not worried about that at all," said Rooney.

"I was obviously pleased the manager played me up front and am delighted to get the two goals, but the victory was the main thing because after last week it was important we bounced back."

Would he fancy a run back up front?

"Well, that's down to the manager. I've said before that it's his decision where he sees me playing and I respect wherever he wants to play me.

"I've played there (up front) throughout my career so, obviously, I know how to play up front. So I'm ready to play there if and when he wants me to do it.

"I haven't really set myself any targets. I rarely tend to do that. I take each game as it comes, I'm happy to have scored two on Saturday and, hopefully, I can kick on from here."

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