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• ‘Perfect next step’: Wayne Rooney confirmed as Plymouth Argyle manager

  25-05-2024 14:15
  
  38-year-old returns to management with Championship clubRooney was sacked by Birmingham in January after only 83 daysWayne Rooney has said accepting the Plymouth Argyle job is the “perfect next step” in his management career, with the former England captain thought to have signed a three-year contract as head coach of the Championship club.Rooney returns to coaching after a chastening spell in charge of Birmingham, who were relegated to League One earlier this month. Continue reading
  
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• Wayne Rooney mocks himself after scoring stunning free-kick for Manchester United Legends

  07-09-2024 22:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Manchester United great Wayne Rooney opened the scoring at Old Trafford (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney poked fun at his fitness levels after rolling back the years to fire in a sensational free-kick for the Manchester United Legends against Celtic on his return to Old Trafford.The star-studded match, which raised over £1million for the Manchester United Foundation, ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Gary Hooper cancelling out Rooney’s 42nd-minute wondergoal.United’s team, managed b
  
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• The four England stars who refused to sing national anthem amid Lee Carsley row

  07-09-2024 11:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Carsley won’t be singing ‘God Save the King tonight (Picture: Sportsfile via Getty Images)England manager Lee Carsley will not join his players in singing the national anthem ahead of tonight’s Nations League clash against Republic of Ireland in Dublin.Carsley, succeeding Gareth Southgate on an interim basis, is a former Ireland international himself, representing the Boys in Green 40 times.While proud of his Irish heritage, his reasoning for not singing ‘God Save the Kin
  
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• The England stars who refused to sing the national anthem amid Lee Carsley row

  07-09-2024 11:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Carsley won’t be singing ‘God Save the King tonight (Picture: Sportsfile via Getty Images)England manager Lee Carsley will not join his players in signing the national anthem ahead of tonight’s Nations League clash against Republic of Ireland in Dublin.Carsley, succeeding Gareth Southgate on an interim basis, is a former Ireland international himself, representing the Boys in Green 40 times.While proud of his Irish heritage, his reasoning for not singing ‘God Save the Kin
  
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• The England four stars who refused to sing national anthem amid Lee Carsley row

  07-09-2024 11:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Carsley won’t be singing ‘God Save the King tonight (Picture: Sportsfile via Getty Images)England manager Lee Carsley will not join his players in singing the national anthem ahead of tonight’s Nations League clash against Republic of Ireland in Dublin.Carsley, succeeding Gareth Southgate on an interim basis, is a former Ireland international himself, representing the Boys in Green 40 times.While proud of his Irish heritage, his reasoning for not singing ‘God Save the Kin
  
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• Erling Haaland is ready to smash Alan Shearer’s record for most Premier League hat-tricks in a season

  02-09-2024 14:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Erling Haaland already has two hat-tricks this season (Picture: Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Who is the greatest goalscorer of all-time? Well, if it purely boils down to the number of times the ball has hit the net it has to be Cristiano Ronaldo, with Lionel Messi not far behind.Pele must come into the equation along with Gerd Muller, Jimmy Greaves, Robert Lewandowski and Ferenc Puskas if we’re really digging into the past and there are numerous others who receive an honourable mention
  
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• Wayne Rooney leads tributes to ‘special man’ Sven-Goran Eriksson after former England manager dies

  26-08-2024 18:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney described Sven-Goran Eriksson as a ‘special man’ (Picture: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has led the tributes to ex-England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson after he died of cancer.The 76-year-old revealed his terminal diagnosis in January and issued a heartbreaking goodbye message just days ago.His family confirmed he died this morning surrounded by his loved ones.Rooney is among a whole host of the ‘golden generation’ players to pay their respects to their former in
  
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• David Beckham shares emotional video of final moment he spent with Sven-Goran Eriksson

  26-08-2024 18:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  David Beckham spent time with Sven-Goran Eriksson before he died (Pictures: IG/Getty)David Beckham has led emotional tributes to ex-England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson after he died of cancer and revealed the last words he said to him were: ‘It will be ok.’The 76-year-old revealed his terminal diagnosis in January and issued a heartbreaking goodbye message just days ago.His family confirmed he died this morning surrounded by his loved ones.Beckham is among a whole host of the ‘
  
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• Dominic Solanke can help Tottenham build on last season and qualify for the Champions League

  12-08-2024 14:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dominic Solanke is a superb signing for Spurs (Picture: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)One player doesn’t make a team but Dominic Solanke’s arrival at Tottenham could make a huge difference to their forthcoming season.Spurs finished fifth in the Premier League last term, a position which would have been gratefully accepted by supporters before a ball was kicked but which slightly underwhelmed after their flying start.Ange Postecoglou’s first season at the helm was unhinged by
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday hit four to ruin Wayne Rooney’s start at Plymouth

  11-08-2024 20:33
  If there is one thing you are guaranteed from the opening weekend of the Championship season, it is a tidal wave of hyperbole that is easy to get swept away in. What we see in the early August sunshine almost always fails to translate into reality by the time we reach May and on the basis of what Wayne Rooney’s first game as Plymouth Argyle manager delivered here, he will certainly be hoping that is the case.Results and performances on the opening weekend can often feel seismic one way or
  
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• ‘Angry’ Wayne Rooney reacts to dismal start as Plymouth boss after Sheffield Wednesday thrashing

  11-08-2024 19:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth were thrashed 4-0 by Sheffield Wednesday (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney said he was ‘angry’ and ‘disappointed’ following Plymouth’s thumping 4-0 defeat at the hands of Sheffield United and admitted the ugly-looking scoreline was thoroughly ‘deserved’.Rooney, 38, was confirmed as Plymouth’s new head coach back in May, with the legendary ex-Manchester United and England captain succeeding Ian Foster in the hot seat at Home
  
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• ‘There’s always going to be doubters’: Wayne Rooney has point to prove at Plymouth

  10-08-2024 09:00
  Former England captain is in the last-chance saloon after Birmingham disaster but is relishing Home Park challengeGiven Wayne Rooney’s managerial career to date, not to mention his previous confessions of binge-drinking, it is difficult to avoid characterising his move to Plymouth as a trip to the last-chance saloon. The former England captain will begin his fourth job in just over two years when Plymouth Argyle visit Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, and even the club’s owner, Simon Ha
  
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• Rookie manager Chris Davies can ensure Birmingham City light up League One title race

  05-08-2024 15:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former Charlton striker Alfie May can fire Birmingham to promotion (Picture: Getty Images)Finishing top of League One with Birmingham City and making an immediate return to the Championship wouldn’t quite rank alongside winning seven Super Bowls for NFL superstar Tom Brady but it would still be a decent achievement.The former New England Patriots quarterback is synonymous with success on the other side of the Atlantic but as a co-owner at St Andrew’s he had to watch with dismay as Bl
  
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• How many goals has Harry Kane scored for England? Three Lions record in full

  14-07-2024 19:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kane is already an all-time England great (Picture: Getty)Harry Kane will hope to win the very first trophy of his career when England take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final this evening.The Bayern Munich man has had a hit and miss Euro 2024 campaign in Germany, but stands on the cusp of winning the Golden Boot if he can find the net vs the Spaniards in Berlin.Kane has scored three goals for the Three Lions in the tournament, level with Spain’s Dani Olmo, with his opener vs Denmark in the gr
  
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• Wayne Rooney predicts Man Utd star will score Euro 2024 final winner for England

  13-07-2024 16:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney ‘has got a feeling’ ahead of the Euro 2024 final (Picture: BBC)Wayne Rooney has predicted Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo will score the winner for England in the Euro 2024 final against Spain.The Three Lions are one game away from ending 58 years of hurt and lifting their first European Championship trophy as they prepare to face Spain in the Euros final in Germany.Gareth Southgate’s side were the pre-tournament favourites but confidence waned during an un
  
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• Wayne Rooney compares Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona target Nico Williams to Cristiano Ronaldo

  13-07-2024 09:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ex-England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney has compared ‘exceptional’ Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona target Nico Williams to all-time great Cristiano Ronaldo.Williams looks set to be one of the most coveted players in Europe this summer, with Premier League rivals Chelsea and Arsenal and La Liga giants Barca all battling to secure his signature.The 22-year-old, who currently plays for Athletic Bilbao, has been one of Spain’s most importan
  
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• Wayne Rooney makes prediction for England’s Euro 2024 final against Spain

  12-07-2024 21:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate’s England do battle with Spain in the Euro 2024 final (Picture: Getty)Former England captain Wayne Rooney has backed the Three Lions to end 58 years of hurt by beating Spain in Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Euro 2024 final.
  England started the tournament slowly and came in for heavy criticism after a string of sluggish performances, but Ollie Watkins’ stunning last-gasp winner against the Netherlands on Wednesday night set the stage for a mouth-waterin
  
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• Wayne Rooney says Gareth Southgate has ‘killed’ two England players at Euro 2024

  29-06-2024 08:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ex-England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney (Picture: BBC)Wayne Rooney says Gareth Southgate ‘killed’ two England players during the Three Lions’ underwhelming group stage at Euro 2024.England travelled to Germany as favourites to win the Euros and bring home the nation’s first major trophy in men’s football since 1966.But confidence began to fade during an uninspiring group stage in which England laboured to a 1-0 victory over Serbia and failed to beat De
  
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• Wayne Rooney ‘really shocked’ by Gareth Southgate mistake that could cost England at Euro 2024

  28-06-2024 09:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney (Picture: BBC)Wayne Rooney says he was ‘really shocked’ Gareth Southgate did not take a fully-fit left-back to Euro 2024 and ‘very surprised’ Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell failed to make the England squad.Southgate admitted he took a ‘gamble’ by selecting Luke Shaw in his 26-man squad despite the left-back’s injury-stricken season for Manchester United.England hoped Shaw would be fit enough to fea
  
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• Wayne Rooney ‘really shocked’ by Gareth Southgate decision that could cost England at Euro 2024

  28-06-2024 09:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney (Picture: BBC)Wayne Rooney says he was ‘really shocked’ Gareth Southgate did not take a fully-fit left-back to Euro 2024 and ‘very surprised’ Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell failed to make the England squad.Southgate admitted he took a ‘gamble’ by selecting Luke Shaw in his 26-man squad despite the left-back’s injury-stricken season for Manchester United.England hoped Shaw would be fit enough to fea
  
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• Wayne Rooney warns Gareth Southgate about ‘frustrated’ England star at Euro 2024

  27-06-2024 00:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney says Jude Bellingham has looked ‘frustrated’ during England’s games at Euro 2024 (BBC)Wayne Rooney has warned Gareth Southgate that Jude Bellingham’s frustrations could ‘boil over’ during England’s Euro 2024 knockout stage.After the Euro 2024 group stage concluded on Wednesday evening, the Three Lions will now play Slovakia in their last-16 match this Sunday at 5pm.England have been unable to hit top form so far this tournament, and a drab g
  
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• Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer in agreement over Italy ahead of potential England clash

  25-06-2024 09:09 via metro.co.uk
  
  Italy scored a 98th minute equaliser against Croatia. (Photo by Alex Pantling – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)Former England strikers Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer were far from impressed as Italy booked their spot in the Euro 2024 knockout stages.The Italians scored a 98th minute equaliser to effectively knock Croatia out of the tournament in Germany on Monday.It means Italy progress to the last-16, with four points but the current holders have been far from impressive as they look to defend
  
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• Gary Lineker says England star has been ‘hung out to dry’ by Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024

  25-06-2024 02:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gary Lineker has criticised the Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘experiment’ in England’s midfield (BBC)Gary Lineker believes Trent Alexander-Arnold has been ‘hung out to dry’ by Gareth Southgate ahead of England’s final Euro 2024 group game against Slovenia on Tuesday evening.England have already qualified for the Euro 2024 knockout stage following their win against Serbia and their draw with Denmark and a victory over Slovenia would guarantee top spot in Group C for
  
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• Wayne Rooney’s son writes off £3000 golf buggy after driving it into lake

  23-06-2024 11:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney and his family have lived in their mansion near Knutsford since Descember 2021 (Source: BBC)Wayne Rooney’s £3,000 golf buggy bought to ferry the family around their 40-acre estate has been written off after his child drove it into a fishing lake.The former England footballer and his wife Coleen live with their four sons – Kai, 14, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cass, six – in a mansion near Knutsford, Cheshire.It’s equipped with a TV room, snooker
  
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• Wayne Rooney fears England boss Gareth Southgate is set to make Bukayo Saka mistake at Euro 2024

  23-06-2024 09:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  England legend Wayne Rooney and current star Bukayo Saka (Pictures: Getty)Wayne Rooney fears England manager Gareth Southgate is set to make a mistake by dropping Arsenal star Bukayo Saka at Euro 2024.Southgate is expected to make changes for England’s final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday night after two underwhelming performances against Serbia and Denmark.While Saka has been one of England’s better players in Germany, creating the assist for Jude Bellingham’s early op
  
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• Wayne Rooney slams Gareth Southgate for confirming England ‘experiment’

  22-06-2024 00:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney fears Gareth Southgate’s confession could come back tohaunt him (Picture: BBC Sport)Wayne Rooney fears Gareth Southgate’s decision to confess the decision to deploy Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield as an ‘experiment’ will come back to haunt the England manager.The Three Lions have one foot in the last 16, but the nature of Thursday’s performance against Denmark has sparked serious concern.After somewhat fortuitously taking the lead through Harry Kane,
  
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• Meet the BBC and ITV Euro 2024 presenters, pundits and commentators

  19-06-2024 18:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Laura Woods is part of the ITV team (Picture: Getty)Euro 2024 is now in full swing with the second round of group games now underway.England started their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia, whilst Scotland have work to do against Switzerland if they are to qualify for the knockout stages of a major competition for the first time in their history.All 51 matches throughout the competition are on free-to-air television in the United Kingdom with a host of big-name presenters and pundits se
  
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• Wayne Rooney picks the England players that would be in his 00s Golden Generation team

  18-06-2024 18:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney named four current England players in his combined lineup (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney has named the four current England players who he thinks would have got into the ‘Golden Generation’ lineup of the 2000s.Rooney was a key part of England’s hugely talented side of the early 200s alongside the likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes and Michael Owen.However, despite their promise, the team failed to fulfil on their potential, losing excruciatingly in
  
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• Wayne Rooney names Chelsea legend as one of ‘the best penalty takers’ he’s seen

  18-06-2024 12:10 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney was involved in several penalty shootouts during his England career (Picture: The Overlap)Wayne Rooney has made the surprising claim that Chelsea legend John Terry was among the best penalty takers he has ever seen.
  The former Blues’ skipper infamously missed from 12 yards in the 2008 Champions League final against Manchester United.Terry had the opportunity to win the game for his side, but slipped in treacherous, rain-sodden conditions and skewed his effort wide of the targe
  
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