Rooney happy with United competition

Man UtdMan Utd star Wayne Rooney admits he is no longer guaranteed a first-team place following the arrival of Dimitar Berbatov.

The England international is competing with Berbatov and Carlos Tevez for a place up front and was recently benched for the Bolton game.

However, the 22-year-old would not have it any other way as he bids to take his game to the next level.

"The mere fact he [Berbatov] is at Old Trafford should take me on to a different level," Rooney told the club's website. "I am not guaranteed my place in the side anymore.

"I like to play under pressure. The other week when the manager left me out against Bolton, I was disappointed. I just wanted to get on the pitch as quickly as I could and show him what I could do. I like to prove people wrong if I can."


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