In the long-running dispute, Rooney prefers Paul Scholes to Steven Gerrard.
Wayne Rooney prefers former Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes to Steven Gerrard, names John Terry as the toughest defender he has faced, and names Rio Ferdinand as the BEST center back in Premier League history.
Over the years, the perennial topic has divided players and fans.
Liverpool fans believe Gerrard is a Premier League great, while Manchester United fans saw Scholes play a major role in 11 Premier League victories.
Wayne Rooney has chimed in on the long-running dispute between Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard regarding who was the better player.
The debate has divided players and fans over the years, with Liverpool fans feeling Gerrard is a Premier League great despite never winning the title during his long career.
Meanwhile, Manchester United fans saw Scholes play a key role in 11 Premier League victories.
Paul Scholes was a key figure in Manchester United's 11 Premier League titles.
And Rooney, a former Manchester United and England striker, feels there can only be one victor in this match.
'Playing with Scholesy for a long time and seeing what he does, and I know Thierry Henry is arguably the best player in the Premier League, but I think Shearer has to go in for his goalscoring record, and for Scholes, what he did for you in the team, and how he dictated games for the team,' he said to Sky Sports.
'I believe he is underappreciated, certainly not by me or Manchester United fans.'
The debate between Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes has divided players and supporters.
When asked if he'd prefer Scholes over Gerrard, Rooney simply responded, 'Yeah.'
After inducting Vincent Kompany into his Hall of Fame, Rooney was asked if he thought him the best center back in Premier League history.
'No, I'd definitely go for Rio,' Rooney remarked (Ferdinand).
'However, I believe John Terry was the most difficult opponent I faced.'
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