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
inspirational joining fields
I've matured since joining United, on and off the field.
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.
inspirational team england
I am as passionate about the England team as anyone.
inspirational cups world
We're going to do it. We're going to get to the World Cup.
inspirational player lasts
I am not the first player to have sworn on TV and I won't be the last.
inspirational beautiful goal
The important thing is to be there, score when needed. It's better if the goals are beautiful, better still if they are important.
inspirational football i-love-football
I love football, football is my life.
inspirational player games
Everyone who watches me play knows I am an honest player. play the game as honestly as I can. If the referee gives a penalty there is nothing you can do.
inspiration humor people
When famous people come up to you it's a bit weird, but it's an honour, really, when they recognise you and want to chat to you for a bit.
inspirational perfect limited-time
Perfect partners don't exist. Perfect conditions exist for a limited time in which partnerships express themselves best.
inspirational football determination
I just hate losing and that gives you an extra determination to work harder.
inspirational football player
Football is made up of all kinds of conflict. In a dressing room, between players, between us and the manager, between us and loads of people who don't seem to matter. It's constant and harsh sometimes.
football knows manager successful suddenly
Don't think Sven has been a successful manager for 25 years and suddenly doesn't know where to play his players. He's the only one I see who reacts well - he knows it's part of football to have big disappointments.