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" Some players don't like training and I've seen some players who aren't bothered if they play or not. But I want to play every game. Sometimes you have to rest in certain games, but I want to play in every game. "

Wayne Rooney

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Training

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I Think

Going

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" Football's about the young players, bringing youth team players through to the first team and hopefully getting the best out of them so they can go on to play for their country. "

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" There's a lot more pressure on me at United. There are people out there trying to shoot you down. "

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Pressure

Trying

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