Rooney - Seedorf is a threat

United ace fears Dutch striker the most

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Rooney - Seedorf is a threat

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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says Clarence Seedorf poses the biggest threat to the club's UEFA Champions League quest.

Rooney knows only too well the Dutchman's ability in front of goal having witnessed it first hand when AC Milan knocked United out of the competition in the 2004-05 and 2006-07 campaigns.

Seedorf featured on both occasions and will look to have a similar impact when the two sides meet for the first of two legs at the San Siro on 16th February.

Given his record, Rooney believes that, with such capable firepower, Milan pose the biggest threat to the 2008 champions' quest for European glory.

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"Seedorf (is the Milan player I fear most)," Rooney told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"He's probably the best player I've ever played against.

"Rarely have I seen a player do what he does on the field. You can't leave him out."

Rooney admitted to looking forward to coming up against former Red Devil David Beckham in the two-legged affair.

"David is a champion and he represents United's history," he said.

"I hope he gets a great welcome. It'll be exciting to play against him."

Fear

Looking ahead to the 2010 World Cup, Rooney spoke favourably of England coach Fabio Capello's stern approach.

He admitted that the Italian's all-or-nothing attitude has had a huge impact on the squad.

"He scares us, he's like a strict father," said Rooney.

"He's made us more of a team. He's worked above all on the tactics.

"Now we change them for every match."

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