New Manchester United signing Memphis Depay has admitted that he was helped through his first outing for the club by captain Wayne Rooney.

Depay, who joined the Red Devils from PSV Eindhoven last month, started yesterday's pre-season friendly against Club America in a central attacking role behind lone striker Rooney.

When asked about the partnership, the 21-year-old revealed that Rooney was always on hand to pass on advice.

"Wayne coached me a lot through the game and talked to me about which position I should take and when to defend," he told the club's official website.

"We have to form a duo and I have the right feeling with him. It's an honour to play with such a legend like Wazza."

It has been reported that Depay cost the Red Devils around £25m.

Written by
Liam Apicella