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'I’m also a big fan': Wayne Rooney heaps praise on Aaron Ramsdale as he claims the Arsenal goalkeeper is 'the closest thing' to Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel

Wayne Rooney has revealed he is a 'big fan' of Aaron Ramsdale and compared the Arsenal goalkeeper to Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel.

Ramsdale has been a key man for the Mikel Arteta's side this season in their hunt for the title, producing some superb performances against Tottenham and more recently at Liverpool.

But the 24-year-old made a costly error as he passed to Carlos Alcarez to help give Southampton the lead inside a minute during Friday's 3-3 draw at the Emirates.

Despite the mistake, Rooney has heaped praise on Ramsdale, insisting he is the closest player to Schmeichel, who is considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers in Premier League history.