'Wayne Rooney is England's best player for over a decade', - new Man U coach Jose Mourinho
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's testimonial to
celebrate a career of playing for Everton and
Manchester United Wayne Rooney has
confirmed to the press he won't play for any
other club in England apart from Man U and
Everton while new Man U coach Jose Mourinho
has praised Rooney as England's best player for
over a decade.
Talking about a game he hopes will launch a
year-long initiative to raise £5million for
children’s charities, Rooney said: ‘For me there
could not be a more special testimonial match.
‘Manchester United and Everton are the only
clubs I have played for as a professional
footballer. I am happy to say now that,
whatever may happen in the future, I will never
play for another Premier League club.' he said
to ManUtd.comn
‘I owe United and Everton everything for giving
me my footballing opportunities. Through the
Wayne Rooney Foundation I want to put
something back, and say a heartfelt thanks to
everyone at these great clubs who helped me in
my career.
‘Everton and United, along with my family, gave
me the support and opportunity to help me
achieve my goals and dreams.’
Jose Mourinho said ‘Wayne is and has been
England’s best player for over a decade and
this game will be a fitting tribute to everything
he has achieved.
’m looking forward to what will be a very special
night for us both. I’m sure the fans will make
this a memorable occasion and help Wayne to
raise a lot of money to help support vulnerable
children.’
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