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Premier League: David Moyes drops Wayne Rooney hint after stand-in skipper impresses

Thursday 27 March 2014 10:47, UK

Wayne Rooney: Has led by example, says David Moyes
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Manchester United boss David Moyes has paid tribute to stand-in skipper Wayne Rooney - and hinted the striker is the standout contender to take the role permanently.

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Victory at West Ham after a Champions League triumph over Olympiakos have brought renewed confidence ahead of Tuesday's derby clash with Manchester City. "We go in after a better showing; if we play as well as we did at West Ham then we will make opportunities, we'll make chances," Moyes added. "If we play with the same heart we showed against Olympiakos then we'll be very hard to play against and have a big spirit in the game."

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