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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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney to miss next few games for Manchester United

Striker suffered training ground injury

Arsenal's Santi Cazorla celebrates after scoring past Reading's keeper Adam Federici (left)

Arsenal are 'very impressive' says Wigan manager Roberto Martinez

Wigan manager witnessed Arsenal demolish Reading 5-2

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley to undergo scan

England international limped out of midweek Champions League game

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson

Victory over Manchester City would be one of the 'best ever results' says Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson

Manchester United manager concerned by leaky defence ahead of this Sunday's derby

Wayne Rooney

Alex Ferguson hopeful Wayne Rooney will be 'in real top form' for Manchester derby

United take on Manchester City this weekend in the Premier League

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Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez falls under a challenge from Cluj’s Ionut Rada
Rafael's leap fails to prevent Galatasary from scoring

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Galatasaray 1 Manchester United 0

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It should be to Manchester United's credit that they could be relaxed about last night's match in Istanbul. With the result making no difference to United's progress or position, Sir Alex Ferguson left almost all of his senior players at home.

Leon Osman believes Steven Gerrard thoroughly deserves to join England's exclusive 100 club

Steven Gerrard deserves to join England's exclusive 100 club, says Leon Osman

Leon Osman believes Steven Gerrard thoroughly deserves to join England's exclusive 100 club.

Match Report: Javier Hernandez's headers save Manchester United after dismal start against Braga

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Wayne Rooney made little impact in possession and his goal had a touch of luck

Glenn Moore: Wayne Rooney looked hungry and ran hard but he failed the challenge of reinvention

Striker was asked to adapt and improve but, like his team-mates, he was not up to the task

Roy Hodgson keeps a close eye on Wayne Rooney during training yesterday

Frank Lampard's injury opens up midfield chance for Wayne Rooney

Frank Lampard is Roy Hodgson's only injury doubt for the World Cup qualifier against San Marino tomorrow at Wembley as the England manager ponders using Wayne Rooney in the midfield role he has played for Manchester United of late.

Jonjo Shelvey came off the bench to win the game for Liverpool

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Roy Hodgson has handed Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey his first England call-up.

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