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Wayne Rooney has admitted he is under pressure to prove himself at Manchester United next season, writes David McDonnell in Shanghai.

Rooney endured a poor Euro 2016 campaign and faces increased competition for his United place under new Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho has insisted he will not play Rooney in a deeper-lying midfield role, like former United boss Louis van Gaal and ex-England manager Roy Hodgson.

But Rooney is under pressure to justify his place following the arrivals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mhkitaryan, as well as pressure from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.

Rooney, speaking as United touched down in China ahead of the first game of their pre-season tour of Shanghai, admitted the heat will be on him when the new season gets under way.

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“I think you always feel pressure when you play for Manchester United,” said Rooney. “It's one of the biggest – if not the biggest - clubs in the world and it's been a pleasure and a privilege to play for them for so long.

“You always feel you have to prove yourself every season, because it's a dream to play for them.

“I've only had one day [training with Mourinho] since we came out, but it was a very good day, the training session.

“But I think you only have to look at the teams he's had before, and the success he's had with them, and we're hoping he can bring that to us.

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“I'm excited for it. It's a big season for us. The appointment of Jose Mourinho is a big appointment for us and we're all excited by it. We've made some fantastic signings too.

“Hopefully we can have a good start to the season and be successful by the end of it.

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United take on Borussia Dortmund on Friday in Shanghai, then fly to Beijing to face local rivals Manchester City on Monday.

Rooney added: “I haven't been to Shanghai before. It's my first time, so I'm looking forward to it. It's always great, the support we get is always fantastic, so I'm sure it'll be a good week.”

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