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Wayne Rooney says he wanted to sign Tyler Roberts from Leeds United when he was Derby County manager as he prepares to work with him for the first time at Birmingham City. Roberts made the permanent move to Birmingham from Leeds in the summer while John Eustace was manager, but has not played since the first day of the season due to injury. That means the 24-year-old is still yet to feature under Rooney, who controversially replaced Eustace in the dugout back in October. He is, however, close to a return. Speaking to Birmingham Live, Rooney spoke of his excitement at welcoming Roberts back int…

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