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Wayne Rooney has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo's social media post accusing him of jealousy after questioning his importance to Manchester United.

Portuguese superstar Ronaldo rejoined United in a high-profile summer transfer last year after his exit from Juventus. It ensured the forward was back at United after 11 years away from Old Trafford and has been the club’s top scorer this campaign with 18 strikes in 32 outings across all competitions.

Ronaldo has produced some breathtaking heroics, especially in the Champions League group stage – where he bagged six goals in five appearances – yet he is now aged 37 and is inevitably going to endure a physical decline. While Rooney acknowledged the "important goals" Ronaldo has contributed this season, he insisted United would be better off relying on "young, hungry players" going forward.

Rooney emphasised the need for his more junior teammates to "bring energy", adding: "I think they've got good young players. I think [Jadon] Sancho will be better next year, I think Marcus [Rashford] will be better next year. They've got good young players, I think