Wayne Rooney showcases midfield credentials as Man United sink Everton in FA Cup semi-final

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Anthony Martial was United’s headliner at Wembley, scoring an injury-time winner in a 2-1 victory which sent Van Gaal’s team to the final and adds another dimension to the debate over whether the Dutchman or Jose Mourinho will be in charge next season.

However, Rooney’s performance as United’s ‘quarterback’ — he was able to not only dictate the pace of the match but also provide penetrative passes to unleash a young and pacy front three of Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard — was also a talking point amongst supporters who have been complaining for years that legend Scholes has never truly been replaced.