Rooney, "I class myself as a centre-forward and that's where I prefer to play. I can play in different positions. I agree with the manager that it helps you as a player if you can do that.
"For a Scouser playing for United, the fans have been good to me. Brilliant really."
In a separate interview, Rooney identified who he thought was the best player in the latest crop of youngsters that are knocking on the door of the first team, "Rossi. I think he's got a great chance. He has got a great touch, and is a natural finisher. "