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Mourinho stands by axed Rooney after United rout Leicester

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho Action Images via Reuters

Jose Mourinho insists Wayne Rooney can still be a key figure for Manchester United despite dropping the England striker for Saturday's 4-1 win against Leicester.

Mourinho left Rooney on the bench after a series of underwhelming performances from the United captain and he wasn't missed as the Premier League champions were crushed at Old Trafford.

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