Odion Ighalo admits Wayne Rooney is his “idol”, with the Manchester United loanee preparing to lock horns with the Red Devils’ all-time leading goalscorer in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are set to take in a reunion with a familiar face when they head to Pride Park on Thursday for a meeting with Derby.
Rooney will be looking to help the Rams down his former employers, allowing the Championship hopefuls to progress into the quarter-finals, but United have their sights set on major silverware.
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Ighalo, who is looking to play his way into contention for a permanent switch to Old Trafford, is among those eager to impress.