Mourinho: Rooney will be an important player

Jose Mourinho has assured Wayne Rooney of his captaincy and future at Manchester United, insisting the club mainstay will remain an important figure in his squad.

Having already stated Rooney would never play in midfield under him, Mourinho again faced questions about the captain's future at Old Trafford, much to the Portuguese manager's dismay.

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