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Manchester United star Wayne Rooney happy in midfield role

Image: Wayne Rooney: Happy to play a different role and let Javier Hernandez and Robin van Persie score the goals

Wayne Rooney admits he is happy to take a back seat in the Manchester United goalscoring charts as he prepares to return to action against QPR on Saturday.

The likelihood is United will be facing opponents trying to impress their new manager, with Harry Redknapp expected to replace the sacked Mark Hughes. "We don't know what to expect now, but we just have to work on what we think is the best way to win the game and concentrate on ourselves," added Rooney. "They haven't got a manager at the moment but I'm sure whoever does take charge will get them organised. "They made it difficult for us last season, when they got men behind the ball and I am sure it will be the same this year."

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