Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the presence of new signing Dimitar Berbatov will help him become a better player.

The 22-year-old feels that playing alongside a striker with Berbatov's experience is a big advantage, but he is aware his spot in the starting 11 is not gauranteed with the strength of United's attack.

"The mere fact he is at Old Trafford should take me onto a different level," he says. "I am not guaranteed my place in the side anymore."

Rooney and Carlos Tevez are very similar in their style of play, but Berbatov brings something different to the Red Devils' set-up.

"More than anything I like playing just off a front man," said Rooney, currently on international duty with England. "It's probably because I get on the ball more. I don't like to be out of the game too long.

"Some centre-forwards can stay up front, not touch the ball and just look to score goals. I don't really enjoy doing that. I like to be involved in the game. Mainly at United I have been used in different roles but maybe the fact Dimitar has arrived will bring some continuity to my game."