Wazza celebrates his 32nd birthday today:10 interesting facts about English player Wayne Rooney

Wayne Mark Rooney was born on 24th October 1985. The versatile English footballer who played for Manchester United, recently moved back to his childhood side Everton. On the 32nd birthday of England's all time top-scorer, here are 10 cool facts about the goal machine.
Wayne Mark Rooney was born on 24th October 1985. The versatile English footballer who played for Manchester United, recently moved back to his childhood side Everton. On the 32nd birthday of England's all time top-scorer, here are 10 cool facts about the
Wayne Mark Rooney was born on 24th October 1985. The versatile English footballer who played for Manchester United, recently moved back to his childhood side Everton. On the 32nd birthday of England's all time top-scorer, here are 10 cool facts about the
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Rooney is the youngest player to have appeared and also the youngest to score for the Three Lions at the international level. (Photo | AP)
Rooney is the youngest player to have appeared and also the youngest to score for the Three Lions at the international level. (Photo | AP)
At school, the only subject he was any good at was Religious Education. A school report of his once said, “Wayne’s recall of stories about the life of Jesus is quite detailed.” In his Year Eight exams, he got zero in both Spanish and Geography.  (Photo | AP)
At school, the only subject he was any good at was Religious Education. A school report of his once said, “Wayne’s recall of stories about the life of Jesus is quite detailed.” In his Year Eight exams, he got zero in both Spanish and Geography. (Photo | AP)
His association with the  Everton Under-11 team witnessed the young lad  firing 114 goals from 30 games in a season. (Photo | AP)
His association with the Everton Under-11 team witnessed the young lad firing 114 goals from 30 games in a season. (Photo | AP)
For a switch of colours, Rooney was offered a jaw-dropping deal of £25.6 million by the Red Devils. It was the highest fee ever paid for a player under 20 years old.  (Photo | AP)
For a switch of colours, Rooney was offered a jaw-dropping deal of £25.6 million by the Red Devils. It was the highest fee ever paid for a player under 20 years old. (Photo | AP)
Rooney become the third United player to reach the landmark of scoring 100 goals in Premier League, after Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.  (Photo | AP)
Rooney become the third United player to reach the landmark of scoring 100 goals in Premier League, after Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. (Photo | AP)
While playing in UEFA Euro 2004 he scored four goals, becoming the youngest goal scorer in the history of the European Championship.  (Photo | AP)
While playing in UEFA Euro 2004 he scored four goals, becoming the youngest goal scorer in the history of the European Championship. (Photo | AP)
With 53 goals, he is England’s all-time record goal scorer. Wayne Rooney is also the second most-capped player for his national side, winning 118 international caps.  (Photo | AP)
With 53 goals, he is England’s all-time record goal scorer. Wayne Rooney is also the second most-capped player for his national side, winning 118 international caps. (Photo | AP)
He was declared England’s Player of the Year Award four times. He won the honour in two consecutive terms - first in 2008 and 2009, later again in 2014 and 2015.  (Photo | AP)
He was declared England’s Player of the Year Award four times. He won the honour in two consecutive terms - first in 2008 and 2009, later again in 2014 and 2015. (Photo | AP)
In 2009–10, Rooney was awarded the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and the FWA Footballer of the Year.  (Photo | AP)
In 2009–10, Rooney was awarded the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and the FWA Footballer of the Year. (Photo | AP)
Despite all these historic achievements under his wings, Rooney, however  holds the notorious record of being the most red carded player for England - having been sent off twice.  (Photo | AP)
Despite all these historic achievements under his wings, Rooney, however holds the notorious record of being the most red carded player for England - having been sent off twice. (Photo | AP)

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