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Wayne Rooney: Manchester United striker should stay at Old Trafford, says Phil Neville

Wayne Rooney should stay at Manchester United and work to reclaim his place in Jose Mourinho's starting XI, says former team-mate Phil Neville.

Rooney's representatives have spoken to Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian but talks did not progress.

However, the 31-year-old England captain's departure in the summer is looking increasingly likely.

"He's not in the team, but he shouldn't write off his United career," ex-Reds defender Neville told BBC Radio 5 live.

"I don't see Wayne Rooney playing football in China, I really don't," he added.

"He's a home bird.