Ronald de Boer backs Ruud van Nistelrooy to make successful Premier League return

Ruud van Nistelrooy can still be a major force in the Premier League at 33, according to his ex-Holland team-mate Ronald de Boer.

The Dutch striker has been linked with Liverpool and Tottenham after almost a year out of the Real Madrid side with a knee injury.

Van Nistelrooy hit 150 goals in 220 games for Manchester United and De Boer said: “A lot depends on how the injury has affected his mobility and his speed. If it’s the same, he can be very good. He’s a guy who will always score goals.”