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Wayne Rooney backs former Manchester United protege Ravel Morrison to relaunch his career at Derby

Wayne Rooney believes he can turn Ravel Morrison into a Premier League star after bringing the former Manchester United wonderkid to Derby on a one-year deal.

Now 28 and playing for his 12th club, Morrison has yet to fulfil his immense talent but gave another tantalising glimpse of his ability on his debut for the Rams with an outstanding long-range strike to help them knock Salford City of the Carabao Cup.

Derby’s troubled financial situation means they can sign only free agents but in Morrison, boss Rooney is confident they have found a gem.