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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen ringside to cheer on Anthony Crolla in world title defence against Jorge Linares

Rooney is a close friend of United supporter Crolla, and team-mate Michael Carrick joined him ahead of the world title fight

Coleen may have had to do some consoling to her husband after he was left out of Manchester United's starting XI today for the visit of Leicester

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WAYNE ROONEY put the disappointment of being dropped for the game against Leicester earlier today to take his seat ringside to cheer on Anthony Crolla.

The Manchester United frontman was dropped by boss Jose Mourinho for the 4-1 Premier League victory, only entering the field in the 83rd minute, replacing goalscorer Marcus Rashford.

Wayne Rooney takes his seat with wife Colleen to cheer on Anthony Crolla
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Wayne Rooney takes his seat with wife Coleen to cheer on Anthony Crolla at the Manchester ArenaCredit: Reuters

 

Rooney managed to catch the latter action of Callum Johnson's stoppage win against Willbeforce Shihepo
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Rooney managed to catch the latter action of Callum Johnson's stoppage win against Willbeforce ShihepoCredit: Reuters

But the England man, along with wife Coleen, are at the Manchester Arena tonight to watch Crolla defend his WBA world lightweight belt against Jorge Linares.

The pair were later joined by United team-mate Michael Carrick, with the two footballers sharing a laugh and a joke.

Rooney first went backstage to offer words of support for Crolla, as he was getting his hands taped up.

Rooney's mood lightened up somewhat when he was joined by team-mate Michael Carrick
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Rooney's mood lightened up somewhat when he was joined by team-mate Michael CarrickCredit: PA:Press Association
The pair tried to hid their laughs behind mobile phones, perhaps not the best idea
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The pair tried to hid their laughs behind mobile phones, perhaps not the best ideaCredit: Reuters

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"Its a big night for him, we are all excited, and I'm looking forward to the fight and I hope he can win," said Rooney.

And on the Leicester victory, he added: "I'm delighted with the win against Leicester, I know he will be delighted and I'm sure there will be a few lads here cheering for him."

Rooney will be hoping to see more action than he got today, after seven minutes or so of playing football
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Rooney will be hoping to see more action than he got today, after seven minutes or so of playing footballCredit: Getty Images
Coleen may have had to do some consoling to her husband after he was left out of Manchester United's starting XI today for the visit of Leicester
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Coleen may have had to do some consoling to her husband after he was left out of Manchester United's starting XI today for the visit of LeicesterCredit: PA:Press Association

On taking his seat in the arena, there was no hint of a smile from the 30 year old, who has struggled for form for his football club this season.

But that soon changed with the arrival of United team-mate Michael Carrick, himself dropping down the pecking order at Old Trafford under Mourinho.


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