Rooney admits comeback nerves

Wayne Rooney was relieved to be welcomed back to the pitch by Manchester United fans at the weekend but admits he was nervous about their reaction.

Rooney admits comeback nerves

Wayne Rooney was relieved to be welcomed back to the pitch by Manchester United fans at the weekend but admits he was nervous about their reaction.

Rooney came on as a second-half substitute in the 2-0 defeat of Wigan for his first appearance since the much-publicised contract negotiations that saw him declare his intention to leave Old Trafford before signing a lucrative five-year extension.

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