Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Wayne Rooney has backed former teammate Jesse Lingard to get back in contention at Manchester United.
United legend Rooney was speaking after watching his Derby County side fall to a 2-1 defeat to his former club in the first friendly of pre-season.
Goals from Tahith Chong and Facundo Pellistri secured the victory for United on a glorious Sunday at Pride Park, with Colin Kazim-Richards pulling a goal back for the Rams.
The match also saw Lingard return to action for the club for the first time since his successful loan spell at West Ham last season, in which he impressed with nine goals in just 16 games.
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