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Wayne Rooney is changing his United squad number from 8 to 10 for the forthcoming season and beyond.To mark the switch, Wayne met probably the club's greatest ever number 10, Denis Law for a special photograph at Carrington."When I was offered the chance to wear the number 10 shirt I jumped at it," says Wayne."Some of the game's greatest players have become legends wearing number 10, none more so than Denis Law."He was crowned King of the Stretford End during his time at the club and it is a great honour for me to wear a shirt that has such history behind it."Rooney's manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne is a worthy addition to the roll-call of players who've worn the iconic red shirt."There have been some wonderful footballers who have worn the Manchester United number 10 shirt," says Sir Alex."These men have captured the imagination of our fans around the world with their skill and their goals. Wayne is the right man to carry on that tradition and I'm delighted that Denis Law was able to pass on the mantle."United have yet to confirm who will replace Rooney at number 8, or which numbers will be worn by new signings Nani, Anderson and Owen Hargreaves.
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i prefer rooney with 8 maybe coz im used to it dnno

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