Wayne Rooney

[Maradona37]

Fully agree with this statement, even though I was so excited about him during his Everton days that I bought a Rooney jersey back in 2003 😂

Thanks. Yeah he was a world-class player really, but there were other more technically and aesthetically pleasing players. When he pulled off a great shot or pass though it looked spectacular.

Also, I will always respect him as a player for putting his ego to the side and doing a lot of donkey work for Ronaldo in their time at man U (Tevez also), despite those two being excellent players in their own right.

A black mark is him trying to get out of United in 2010, when he could see they were gonna start slipping. I don't blame him for that but shows he lacks loyalty.

As for Everton, I watched the goal against Arsenal live in 2002. He did look special. And at Euro 2004 he was absolutely spectacular, particularly against France. But then he got injured.

He was never able to recreate Euro 2004 though and was pretty rubbish in most other international tournaments. Maybe he benefitted from being a mature body as an 18-year-old and his explosiveness, as well as a little of an unknown quantity.

 

[Temptation]

Yes Coleen! Tell the fat granny shagger!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1969352709762326986

 

[soul24rage]

One of the best English players that I've ever seen.

That raw pace and power from 2004 - 2008 was incredible to see.

 

[Maradona37]

One of the best English players that I've ever seen.

That raw pace and power from 2004 - 2008 was incredible to see.

Kane is better for me

 

[Rassvet]

Kane is better for me

Kane more consistent but Rooney at his best was better

He was getting legit best itw shouts before his injury against Bayern and Messi's 4 goals vs Arsenal

Chelsea boss: Rooney is now best in world

CARLO Ancelotti last night hailed Wayne Rooney as the best player in the world.

www.express.co.uk

 

[KingLeo10]

Rooney 04-10 was a complete force of nature.

 

[Tyler]

Rooney peaked when he was about 23/24. After that he was still a brilliant player but he had lost a bit of his explosiveness. He had a fantastic career, yet I don't think he fulfilled all of his early potential. He was genuinely unplayable as a teenager. Too quick, too strong, too good.

 

[Maradona37]

Kane more consistent but Rooney at his best was better

He was getting legit best itw shouts before his injury against Bayern and Messi's 4 goals vs Arsenal

Chelsea boss: Rooney is now best in world

CARLO Ancelotti last night hailed Wayne Rooney as the best player in the world.

www.express.co.uk

Yes, I understand. I watched that season and lived through it. He was excellent until his injury, but it was more of a poaching game he was playing compared to his usual great all-round game. Not saying that's not good, but he was a bit hyped up by the media (then flopped in South Africa).

I know how good young Rooney was - just that I am a massive fan of Kane and would take him over many strikers of the last 20 years. What I love about him is that he combines goalscoring and playmaking so seamlessly. However, there are holes in his CV too (but same with Rooney and most players).