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Man United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Wayne Rooney a perfect partner

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has predicted "no problems" with Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney, saying the Englishman will be a "perfect partner."

The pair played together for the first time on Saturday in Gothenburg as United won 5-2 against Galatasaray, with Ibrahimovic starting as the advanced striker and Rooney playing behind him in a 4-2-3-1.

The Swede scored on his debut before Rooney added two goals of his own.

Ibrahimovic told MUTV: "I think every big player can work with other big players. That's not a problem. We are 11 players, not two players, on the pitch.

"It's up to the coach what he wants but, with him [Rooney], I see no problems, only success.

"I said many years ago the perfect partner for a striker is Wayne Rooney. He works not only for himself but for the striker and the whole team. I'm absolutely happy to be one of the guys beside him."

Rooney has a testimonial against his former club Everton at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

And Ibrahimovic added: "I think he's had a fantastic career. He's been here a long time. I think he came when he was 18, and it's 12 years.

"It's not easy to be in top clubs for so many years. Players come and go. Top players are coming and going but he is still staying.

"He has performed at the top every year. I think he is a perfect example for young players to look at and take after."