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Jagielka encourages Rooney's Everton return

Wayne Rooney, 31, has fallen out of favour at Manchester United, sparking rumours of an Everton return.

Everton skipper Phil Jagielka believes Wayne Rooney would be welcome back at Goodison Park, with the Manchester United captain no longer an automatic choice at Old Trafford.

Rooney has endured a difficult season in 2016-17, falling out of favour with both United and England as he struggles for game time in the Premier League.

The 31-year-old's situation has sparked rumours of a potential return to Merseyside, where he left for United in 2004 amid anger from Everton supporters.

But Jagielka feels all is forgiven at Everton as the centre-back encouraged Rooney's potential homecoming.