Rooney returned from a stint in MLS earlier this season to join the Rams and has impressed for Phillip Cocu's side, who host United at Pride Park. In an exclusive pre-match chat with MUTV's Mark Sullivan, Ole looked ahead to the cup test and reflected on Rooney's incredible United career...
Ole, it’s been an entertaining FA Cup week so far. Firstly, what have you made of having a midweek round of the cup?
“Well I think with the floodlights, then the atmospheres are good and, of course, it’s a knock-out competition and it’s decided there and then.