Robin van Persie fails to see what all the fuss is about regarding Wayne Rooney and is backing his former Manchester United strike partner to emerge stronger from a spell on the bench.
United and England captain Rooney has come on as a substitute in the last four matches for Jose Mourinho's men and also for his country, during the 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw in Slovenia. It has led to huge media focus on the 30-year-old's present situation, which is not surprising considering he is one of the most high-profile players in the game.
Some 12 years after his debut hat-trick against Fenerbahce, Rooney will be keen to take on van Persie's current employers in the Europa League at Old Trafford and the Dutchman knows his former colleague can handle the attention.