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Wayne Rooney has said he will be backing Holland to win the World Cup after England's exit.

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By . Martyn Ziegler, Press Association . Wayne Rooney showed impressive skills of diplomacy by saying he is backing Holland to win the World Cup now that England have been knocked out. Holland coach Louis van Gaal is taking over as Manchester United manager after the World Cup and Rooney did not hesitate when asked which team he would like to win the tournament now. He said, with a deadpan face: 'Holland.' Show of support: Wayne Rooney has said he will be backing Holland at the World Cup after England's exit . Loyalty: The Dutch manager Louis van Gaal is set to take over at Old Trafford after the tournament . He added: 'It's a fantastic tournament to be a part of and I'm disappointed to be going out, but I'll watch from home - I'm a football fan.' Rooney welcomed Van Gaal's appointment last month saying on Twitter: 'Great to see Louis Van Gaal has been named @ManUtd manager. Looking forward to working with him.' There are other reasons Rooney would choose the orange cause - not least that his fellow United striker Robin van Persie is also the Holland skipper. Pained: Van Persie's performances have outshone that of team-mate Wayne Rooney . Special relationship: Robin van Persie and Louis van Gaal high five after the former's first goal against Spain .