The former Liverpool player was speaking ahead of Manchester United’s trip to Feyenoord and told reporters that he wants to play against the best players in Europe, a category Kuyt still sees Rooney to be a part of.

36-year-old Kuyt made over 200 appearances during his time at Anfield, and now, in the twilight of his career, faces a new look Manchester United team in the first round of fixtures in this season’s Europa League competition.