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
thinking play feet
I'd have to say Thierry Henry. From the ages of ten to 16, watching him in the Premier League was amazing and he scored all different types of goals - free-kicks, volleys, left foot, right foot. He was entertaining. He's probably the best centre-forward, I think, to play in the Premier League.
class paul-scholes scholes
To me, Paul Scholes was in a class of his own.
player games long
For me, Scholesy's the best footballer England has produced in my time. The way he controlled games, passed the ball, saw things that other players didn't see; it was a pleasure to play with him and United were lucky to have him for so long.
coaching one-day badges
I've started doing my coaching badges, I'd like to be a manager one day.
sleep long flight
If we're on long-haul flights I've been known to sleep on the floor so I hear the engine.
frustration ifs
If you're not scoring the frustrations build up.
country kids buzz
Pulling on your country's shirt is the greatest honour a footballer can have. It's what I always dreamed of as a kid and I get a buzz every time.
mean spotlight lifestyle
The lifestyle I lead as a footballer means I am always in the spotlight.
cameras caught swearing
Unlike others who have been caught swearing on camera, I apologised immediately. And yet I am the only person banned for swearing. That doesn't seem right.
lying night men
Part of my preparation is I go and ask the kit man what colour we're wearing - if it's red top, white shorts, white socks or black socks. Then I lie in bed the night before the game and visualise myself scoring goals or doing well.
inspirational joining fields
I've matured since joining United, on and off the field.
might faults bigs
I might have faults but I'm not a big head.
inspirational senior player
It's strange but I suppose I'm one of those senior players now and I'll be helping the young players as much as I can.
inspirational fear winning
When you are 16 there is no fear whatsoever. As you get older you play in more important games and that is when you start thinking about what will happen if you win or lose.