Manchester United should play Cristiano Ronaldo as a striker if they are to get the best out of the 36-year-old, who has returned to the Premier League club after 12 years, former United captain Wayne Rooney said. Rooney, United's all-time top scorer, added that his former team mate's "winning mentality" would rub off on the club's youngsters. As a striker," Rooney, now managing Derby County, told reporters. "He's a striker and the other nine outfield players behind him will probably have to do a little bit more work. Ronaldo is expected to play his first game after the international break when United host Newcastle United on Sept. 11.
