Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has praised Wayne Rooney's versatility as he looks set to continue in the central midfield role he has occupied recently. Rooney played as a deep-lying midfielder against Aston Villa as Manchester United extended their unbeaten run to seven games at Villa Park.
"Against Aston Villa, he (Rooney) was more of a defensive midfielder," said van Gaal. "He has the ability to run from box to box - that is also a little bit that he has to feel in the match, to read in the match that he can do that.
"That is a matter of time and I believe that he can do that."
