Wayne Rooney admits Manchester United summer signing Bryan Mbeumo has ‘proved him wrong’ since his move to Old Trafford.

Rooney was ‘sceptical’ Mbeumo ‘had the ability’ to thrive at his former club following his £65m summer move from Brentford.

But the ex-England striker has already changed his mind about Mbeumo and says he has been Manchester United’s ‘standout player’ this season.

Mbeumo, 26, scored an early opener during United’s impressive and surprising 2-1 win over Premier League champions and arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday.

Cody Gakpo drew Liverpool level in the 78th minute but Manchester United scored again six minutes later, with Harry Maguire’s winner earning the visitors their first victory at Anfield since 2016.

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Analysing United’s victory on his BBC podcast, Rooney said: ‘For me he [Bryan Mbeumo] has been Manchester United’s standout player this season and he hasn’t got his rewards for his hard work and the sacrifices he’s made for the...