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Twitter reacts to Manchester United star Wayne Rooney’s brief appearance to lift the Europa League

MANCHESTER UNITED star Wayne Rooney came on with just five minutes left in their 2-0 Europa League win over Ajax tonight.

His brief appearance replacing Juan Mata was surely designed so that the club captain could lift the trophy in what could be his final game for the club.

Rooney came on in the 90th minute, with Antonio Valencia giving him the armband
Rooney came on in the 90th minute, with Antonio Valencia giving him the armband
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Anthony Martial celebrates in the dressing room with Marcus Rashford

The 31-year-old is definitely a waning influence - but in the 13 years at Old Trafford, has become their record scorer and now with this win tonight, has won every trophy at the club.

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There are reports he could be off to former club Everton, or make a money-spinning trip out to China.

Rooney applauds the fans after the game - but could he be saying farewell?
Rooney applauds the fans after the game - but could he be saying farewell?
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Rooney by lifting this trophy has now won all there is to win at United
Rooney by lifting this trophy has now won all there is to win at United
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While most were appreciative of Rooney's exploits, some found humour in him doing a "John Terry" and possibly arranging his cameo appearance.

Jose Mourinho said after the game that should Rooney want to stay at the club, he would like to keep him.

Here are the best below:

Manchester United team celebrate with the Europa League trophy

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