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Manchester United’s captain finally gets on scoresheet — but it’s Chris Smalling in Wayne Rooney’s absence

Stand-in skipper nets opener against Leicester following Jose Mourinho's decision to drop former Everton striker

MANCHESTER UNITED’S captain finally gets on the scoresheet — when Wayne Rooney is dropped.

Chris Smalling, who is stand-in skipper following Jose Mourinho’s decision to axe the former Everton striker, headed his side ahead against Leicester.

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Chris Smalling celebrates after giving Manchester United lead against LeicesterCredit: Reuters

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Chris Smalling rises above the Leicester defenders to head home United's openerCredit: Getty Images
Chris Smalling reels away in celebration after scoring the opener at Old TraffordCredit: Getty Images

The centre-back finished off from a Daley Blind corner.

United are desperate to get back on track after back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.

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