This is one of the newest young talent of England. People says that he is even better than Owen. Let's take a look.
Club: Everton
Shirt Number: 18
Position: Forward
Date of Birth: October 24, 1985
Birthplace: Liverpool
This young forward is seen as the best young prospect at Goodison Park for many, many years. The coaching staff truly believe they have a player with the world at his feet, and the evidence so far is compelling.
Brought into the first team squad for the pre-season friendlies prior to the start of the 2002/3 season, Rooney has been a revelation - despite still being only a 16-year-old.
The academy graduate, who had been on the bench previously without featuring, netted eight goals in eight games in the Youth FA Cup in 2001/02.
Went on the club's tour of Austria and scored a hat-trick against SC Weiz. He scored another pre-season hat-trick against Queen's Park less than a week later.
By this time Rooney had only four reserve team games under his belt, a measure of what is set to be a meteoric rise for the young forward.
The player has been dubbed Everton's answer to Michael Owen - because of his electric pace and not a dodgy hamstring!
Everton deputy chairman Bill Kenwright said in July 2002: 'I did a radio interview yesterday and I tried to play down Rooney, but you can't play down Rooney. How can you play down the greatest thing around in football? He will make an impact this season and I hope he does.
'You have to try to protect him from us, our fans and our hopes, but we have a great manager and I hope he will get that point across.'
A bright prospect? I think you could say that.
Great
Club: Everton
Shirt Number: 18
Position: Forward
Date of Birth: October 24, 1985
Birthplace: Liverpool
This young forward is seen as the best young prospect at Goodison Park for many, many years. The coaching staff truly believe they have a player with the world at his feet, and the evidence so far is compelling.
Brought into the first team squad for the pre-season friendlies prior to the start of the 2002/3 season, Rooney has been a revelation - despite still being only a 16-year-old.
The academy graduate, who had been on the bench previously without featuring, netted eight goals in eight games in the Youth FA Cup in 2001/02.
Went on the club's tour of Austria and scored a hat-trick against SC Weiz. He scored another pre-season hat-trick against Queen's Park less than a week later.
By this time Rooney had only four reserve team games under his belt, a measure of what is set to be a meteoric rise for the young forward.
The player has been dubbed Everton's answer to Michael Owen - because of his electric pace and not a dodgy hamstring!
Everton deputy chairman Bill Kenwright said in July 2002: 'I did a radio interview yesterday and I tried to play down Rooney, but you can't play down Rooney. How can you play down the greatest thing around in football? He will make an impact this season and I hope he does.
'You have to try to protect him from us, our fans and our hopes, but we have a great manager and I hope he will get that point across.'
A bright prospect? I think you could say that.
Great
