VIV ANDERSON has urged Wayne Rooney to quit Manchester United for an overseas swansong.
Old Trafford skipper Rooney, 31, will feature at the Emirates on Sunday.
For boss Jose Mourinho has promised to rotate his squad ahead of Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Celta Vigo.
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But the striker, who has two years left on his £250,000-a-week deal, was on the bench for the first leg in Spain last Thursday.
And former United and England defender Anderson insists Rooney needs more than a bit-part role.
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He said: “The money is one thing, but at Wayne’s age playing is crucial.
“His attitude has been great – but not playing will have grated on him.
“If you are used to winning big things, being captain of your country and your club, you hate sitting on the bench.
“Somebody who has had such a career should not be sitting there hoping to get a few minutes on the pitch.
“The time has come. If it were me I’d head for China or the USA.”
* Viv Anderson will join Les Ferdinand, Terry Butcher, Danny Wilson and Simon Grayson on a charity bike ride to Amsterdam from June 9-11. For more information visit prostate canceruk.org/
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