Wayne Rooney must start for England at Euro 2016 no matter what position he plays in, according to former Manchester United assistant manager Steve Round.
Round worked with Rooney during David Moyes' tenure as manager in the 2013/14 season with the England international scoring 23 goals throughout that campaign.
Rooney has been called up to Roy Hodgson's 26-man provisional squad for the tournament in France this summer, and is the most-capped player in the squad to be selected, having played for the Three Lions 109 times.
The 30-year-old has scored 17 goals in all competitions for club and country this season and Sky sources understand the Manchester United captain has expressed a desire to play in a holding midfield role for England.
During qualification for the European Championships, Rooney scored seven goals, including a record-breaking 50th to make him England's all-time top goalscorer and Round believes Manchester United's forward has to start for England when the tournament begins.
"For me he would start without a doubt," he said on Sky Sports Now.
"England, with so many younger players, and without the tournament experience despite being fresh, fast and lively, they do need that bit of experience that knows how to play when the pressure is on in big games.
He added: "I can see him playing for England in a midfield three.
"I could see somebody sitting at the base, maybe a Henderson or a Dier, then if you've Dele Alli and Rooney either side and a front three of Sterling, Kane and Sturridge - that's really exciting."
"He [Rooney] could play any of those positions."