Manchester United winger Angel di Maria is impressed by the leadership of captain Wayne Rooney.

Di Maria, who joined Manchester United from Real Madrid for a club record £59.7m in the summer, hailed club captain Rooney's desire to play every match during an interview with Radio America.

"Rooney is an impressive player," he said. "He plays 90 minutes in every game. He is always committed, giving everything in every match.

"He has this quality, mentality and this hunger to play every game that is incomparable. It is he that has surprised me the most, with his hunger and how he commits to every game. He is a player that deserves to be here."