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Big Sam backs Ram Rooney

FORMER England manager Sam Allardyce is convinced Wayne Rooney will shine at Derby County – and can help them reach the Premier League.
The ambitious Rams announced in midweek that Manchester United and England’s all-time record goalscorer would join them from DC United in January.
Rooney may be 33 now, but Big Sam is sure he’s still got a lot to offer.
In his exclusive FLP column, Allardyce said: “He understands that playing a little bit deeper suits his game these days. I expect him to bring Derby a lot of goals from that position but...

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