Rooney hopeful of future despite poor season


Britain Football Soccer - Burnley v Manchester United - Premier League - Turf Moor - 23/4/17 Manchester United's Wayne Rooney Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic

(Reuters) - Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is confident he can play on at the highest level for another two to three years despite spending a significant part of the current campaign either on the bench or out injured.

Rooney has made 31 appearances for United this season, most of which as a substitute, with manager Jose Mourinho relying more on top goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic before a knee injury ended the 35-year-old's season.

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