Rooney reveals his pick for Man Utd player in FA Cup final team chosen by Erik ten Hag.

Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United player, shared his thoughts on the upcoming FA Cup final and the inclusion of Marcus Rashford in the starting lineup. He also questioned the decision to leave Rasmus Hojlund out of the starting XI against rivals Manchester City.

Reports have stated that the final will be Erik ten Hag's last game as manager, with rumors circulating that he will be replaced by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. As it will be his last game, Ten Hag will be eager to end on a high note and secure a trophy. In order to do so, he has selected what many consider to be the strongest team available to him. This includes Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez starting in the defense for the first time since February. Additionally, Marcus Rashford has returned to the starting lineup just four days after being surprisingly left out of England's Euro 2024 squad.

However, Rooney believes that Rashford has a point to prove and has a good record against Manchester City. He expressed his delight at seeing him back in the starting lineup. On the other hand, he would have liked to see Hojlund in the lineup to challenge the City center backs.

Hojlund was named among the substitutes despite scoring in last weekend's 2-0 win against Brighton. Ten Hag explained his decision to start Bruno Fernandes in a false nine position instead of Hojlund as a conventional striker. He stated that they need to be on the front foot and be aggressive in order to have a chance at winning. He also mentioned that Casemiro is not at 100% and they need a strong defense around Phil Foden.

In regards to his own future, Ten Hag stated that the team's focus should be on winning the cup and not on his future. He emphasized the strong spirit and belief within the team and the need to give their all and be brave in order to achieve victory. He refused to comment on his own future and stated that it's not about him, but about the team.

Overall, both teams are determined to win the cup and it will be a tough and intense match. Manchester City will be a tough opponent, but Manchester United is ready to fight and give their all in order to secure the trophy. As for Ten Hag, he hopes to finish his tenure at United with a trophy and will do everything in his power to achieve it.

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