Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Mark Rooneyis an English professional footballer who plays for and captains both Manchester United and the England national team. He has played much of his career as a forward, but he has also been used in various midfield roles...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth24 October 1985
CityCroxteth, England
We could have scored more we should have.
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I saw it in the air and I knew it was going to be a difficult bounce. So I just took a gamble and I'm lucky enough it paid off.
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We've got to keep winning and, if we do that, hopefully Chelsea drop points.
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How Rooney copes with still being so young and with getting all the fame and attention depends on the person he is. He must have the right character to go with his skill. Pele was born to play with the ball. Rooney also needs to play with the ball. They have both done that from a very early age.
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Don't call me a Postmodern!
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If you don't score, and you have chances, you are disappointed.
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I'm only a human being.
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I'm proud I'm English and I'm passionate about my country.
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I grew up an Everton fan, my whole family are Everton fans and I grew up hating Liverpool. And that hasn't changed.
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When I was about 16, I got my ball taken off me by the police for playing in the street - which is pathetic really.
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When I was younger, I used to visualise myself scoring wonder goals, stuff like that.
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If I'm staying in a hotel or I'm sleeping on my own I have the hairdryer on.
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I like musicals and I love music.
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I love playing football but I am like everyone else, I hate losing and love winning.