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Rooney understands United benching

Wayne Rooney understood why he was dropped by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho following his performance at Watford.

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has no complaints over losing his starting spot, and he is eager to take his chance when he gets it.

Although he started in the EFL Cup, Rooney was dropped in the wake of United's 3-1 loss at Watford last month.

The England international understood manager Jose Mourinho's decision after his display at Vicarage Road.

"Listen, I had a bad game at Watford. I played bad — I know that and I understand that," Rooney said, via The Independent.