The 30-year-old is gearing up for his testimonial against former club Everton tomorrow (8pm) to mark 12 years at Old Trafford.
And ahead of that game, Rooney has named the two best players he’s shared a pitch with during that time.
“I’d say there are two that stand out and they’re Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo,” Rooney said.
“Paul Scholes is one of the best midfielders of all time. His passing, vision and the way he controlled the tempo of games was incredible.
“Cristiano is a special player and he has gone on to be one of the best in the world.
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“Some of the things he used to do in training and then take into games was unbelievable, he’ll always be remembered as one of the greats of the game.”
United and Rooney finish off their pre-season preparations with the Community Shield showdown against reigning Premier League champions Leicester on Sunday (4pm).