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Wayne Rooney admits Liverpool have best attack in world football

Rooney admits Liverpool have best attack in world football
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Former Manchester United and Everton forward Wayne Rooney admits that Liverpool boast "the best attacking unit in world football at the moment".

Former Manchester United and Everton striker Wayne Rooney has admitted that Liverpool boast "the best attacking unit in world football at the moment".

The Reds trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane have helped Jurgen Klopp's side to the brink of a first Premier League title in 30 years, while they have already won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

Rooney spent the vast majority of his career with Liverpool's two biggest rivals, but he acknowledged that the Merseysiders' current forwards are the world's best.

"I've been trying to explain how scoring is often down to players working together and the Liverpool front three are the perfect example," the 34-year-old told The Times.

"Salah and Sadio Mane provide the depth by pushing teams back which allows Firmino to come deep for the ball, the opposition centre backs relax and suddenly the other two make diagonal runs at incredible pace to attack the space.

"It reminds me of how Roma used to play with [Francesco] Totti as number 10 and two quick runners attacking the box from wide. It pains me to admit it, but Liverpool are the best attacking unit in world football at the moment."

Salah, Firmino and Mane have scored 49 goals between them this season - a tally only Manchester City can beat in the Premier League.

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