Wayne Rooney says he would be happy to see Brighton striker Danny Welbeck feature for Manchester United under Ruben Amorim.

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• Rooney picks Welbeck to return to Man Utd
• Veteran striker outscoring Red Devils stars
• Sunk Newcastle with extra-time winner on Sunday

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 34-year-old striker, who came through the United academy to become a first-team regular before leaving in 2014, went on to score the winning goal in extra-time as Brighton beat Newcastle in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday. The England international has been an important figure for the Seagulls this season, scoring seven goals in the Premier League.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Welbeck has scored more Premier League goals than any United player so far this season, and ex-Red Devils star Rooney has suggested he could still do a job for Amorim's struggling side, with the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee misfiring.

• WHAT ROONEY SAID

  Ex-England star Rooney said on : "Danny, he's great to play alongside and if I'm being completely honest, I'd would probably still like to see him here playing for Manchester United. He scored goals throughout his career, had injuries in early part of his career, but seems to have got over them and he's having a fantastic season."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR UNITED?

  United have won two of their last five matches, having been knocked out of the FA Cup by Fulham on Sunday, and Amorim will hope to inspire his side to a much-needed victory against Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday.

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