The 22-year-old, who is currently away on England international duty, feels he will benefit from their contrasting playing styles and the added competition the club record signing from Tottenham Hotspur will bring.

"The mere fact he (Berbatov) is at Old Trafford should take me onto a different level," Rooney told the club's official website. "I am not guaranteed my place in the side any more.

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"More than anything I like playing just off a front man. It's probably because I get on the ball more. I don't like to be out of the game too long.

"Some centre-forwards can stay up front, not touch the ball and just look to score goals. I don't really enjoy doing that. I like to be involved in the game.

"Mainly at United I have been used in different roles but maybe the fact Dimitar has arrived will bring some continuity to my game."

Rooney scored twice at the weekend as England defeated Kazakhstan 5-1, while Berbatov and Bulgaria drew 0-0 with Italy.

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