Wayne Rooney

Wayne Mark Rooney (born 24 October 1985) is one of the leading young talents in world football. In September 2005 he was selected by his fellow professionals as the inaugural FIFPro World Young Player of the Year. He currently plays for Manchester United and the England national football team as a striker. He wears the number 8 shirt for his club, and is generally given the number 9 for his country.

External links

News and biographical

• Wayne Rooney biography from manutd.com
• Wayne Rooney biography from thefa.com by The Football Association
• News stories about Wayne Rooney from BBC News Online:
• George Best hails Wayne Rooney
• David Beckham says Rooney will deliver
• Alex Ferguson puts his faith in Rooney
• Wayne Rooney gets his ManUtd career off to a dream start
• 'Rooneys Bar' pub name may damage Rooney
• Wayne Rooney career statistics
• Rooney's road to stardom
• Rooney celebrates wonder strikes
• Rooney named European 'Golden Boy'
• Wayne Rooney diary from 2004 European Football Championship
• Rooney secures PFA young player award 2005
• Rooney dropped by school chiefs
• Wayne Rooney becomes FIFA SOS Ambassador

Fan sites

• Wayne Rooney Fan Site
• Wayne Rooney Online