All time greatest team of Manchester United

Centre Forward: Wayne Rooney

The greatest British striker of all time, Wayne Rooney was signed by Ferguson as a raw 19-year-old in 2004. He had already made his mark at Everton by that time, however, in United, he developed into a brilliant all-round player.

He scored 253 goals for United in 13 years and became the club’s highest goal scorer of all time. Thus he broke Bobby Charlton's long-standing record and ensured immortality in the United ranks.

Rooney was very strong physically and had superb ball-skills too. His goal tally for United would have increased if he had not sacrificed his original playing position to play in the midfield quite often. He performed very well in the midfield too, contributing consistently to the defence and playmaking.

Rooney won the PFA player of the year once, apart from winning 5 Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League title for United.

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Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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