Jack Rodwell celebrates after scoring for Manchester City against Norwich

Rodwell has two caps, both in friendlies, although he has not played for his country since November 2011

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Wayne Rooney celebrates with the Premier League trophy

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Alex Ferguson watches over Manchester United training

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Phil Jones trains for Manchester United

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Defender trains ahead of Champions League tie against Real Madrid

Van Persie makes the difference for in-form United, abetted by Hernandez

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