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PLYMOUTH ARGYLE star Ibrahim Cissoko has sung the praises of manager Wayne Rooney after he netted twice against Luton.

Argyle beat the recently relegated side 3-1 last night to climb up to 14th in the Championship table.

Plymouth Argyle boss Wayne Rooney predicted his sub would win him the game
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Plymouth Argyle boss Wayne Rooney predicted his sub would win him the gameCredit: PA
Ibrahim Cissoko was full of praise about his manager
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Ibrahim Cissoko was full of praise about his managerCredit: Rex

Cissoko started the game on the bench - but came on after 58 minutes to wrap up the three points with two brilliant finishes.

It was the 21-year-old winger's third goal in seven league games this season.

And Cissoko has hailed Rooney for his good start to the season, telling Sky Sports: "For me, he is the perfect coach because he lets me have the freedom to play."

And the Manchester United legend returned the compliment, saying: "He's a fantastic player and he showed his ability tonight when he came on.

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"It wasn't so easy telling him he wasn't playing.

"But I felt late on in the game, I said to him yesterday, 'Just trust in me, you're going to come on and win us the game'.

"It's always great as a manager when that happens and it shows to be true."

On his side's performance so far this campaign, Rooney added: "We were underestimated at the start of the season before we kicked a ball and then especially after the first game.

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"But I think we've shown real character, we've shown the type of team we want to be, we're getting the ball forward and creating chances.

"It's a big win for us against a good Luton team. It's a big win for a lot of our young players.

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"I was delighted for the lads tonight, delighted for the fans - great atmosphere again, so a great start to the weekend."

Perhaps Rooney will celebrate with another midweek trip the pub he was spotted singing karaoke in last month.

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