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Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
17 May 2022
Back pages: Tottenham’s ‘hot splurge’ on Dybala and Coutinho

Back pages: Tottenham’s ‘hot splurge’ on Dybala and Coutinho
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 7 August
7 Aug 2019
Rooney: Liverpool EPL title win would be a nightmare

Rooney: Liverpool EPL title win would be a nightmare
Former Man Utd and Everton star wants Man City to be the champions
22 Mar 2019
Wayne Rooney bows out - but young guns steal the show

Wayne Rooney bows out - but young guns steal the show
Veteran striker heads into the sunset but England’s future looks bright ahead of Nations League showdown
16 Nov 2018
England vs. USA: Wayne Rooney’s farewell divides nation

England vs. USA: Wayne Rooney’s farewell divides nation
Three Lions’s all-time top scorer will come on as sub at Wembley tonight
15 Nov 2018
England squad: Wilson called up for US and Croatia matches

England squad: Wilson called up for US and Croatia matches
Gareth Southgate says Wayne Rooney has earned the right to win his 120th cap
8 Nov 2018
Wayne Rooney debate: should he play again for England?

Wayne Rooney debate: should he play again for England?
Three Lions’s record goalscorer is set to make a farewell appearance at Wembley
5 Nov 2018

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Video: Wayne Rooney scores wonder free-kick for DC United

Video: Wayne Rooney scores wonder free-kick for DC United
Former Man Utd and England striker now has ten goals in 18 matches
18 Oct 2018
Kane ‘could leave Spurs’ says Rooney, as PSG target Morata

Kane ‘could leave Spurs’ says Rooney, as PSG target Morata
Premier League transfer news, talking points and managerial mutterings
6 Feb 2018
Video: Wayne Rooney wonder goal is one of his ‘best ever’

Video: Wayne Rooney wonder goal is one of his ‘best ever’
Hat-trick hero stars in front of new Everton boss Sam Allardyce
30 Nov 2017
Wayne Rooney retires from England duty

Wayne Rooney retires from England duty
The Everton striker is England's all-time leading goalscorer
23 Aug 2017
Premier League returns: Seven weekend talking points

Premier League returns: Seven weekend talking points
Goals galore but some chaotic defending mark the start of the football season
14 Aug 2017
Man Utd transfer news: Rooney Everton move a 'no-brainer'

Man Utd transfer news: Rooney Everton move a 'no-brainer'
United's record goal scorer leaves Old Trafford and returns to the team he still supports
10 Jul 2017
Romelu Lukaku to have Man Utd medical in LA after £75m move

Romelu Lukaku to have Man Utd medical in LA after £75m move
As Everton striker heads to Old Trafford and Rooney looks set to go the other way, what does it all mean for Chelsea boss Conte?
7 Jul 2017
A City United: Manchester clubs pledge £1m after attack

A City United: Manchester clubs pledge £1m after attack
United and City put rivalries aside as players contribute to victims' fund
25 May 2017
England squad: Rooney out as Southgate picks 13 defenders

England squad: Rooney out as Southgate picks 13 defenders
Striker's international career appears over as he is overlooked for games against Scotland and France
25 May 2017
How Jose Mourinho's mind games have worked at Man United

How Jose Mourinho's mind games have worked at Man United
Manager criticises Luke Shaw before reinstating him to the squad - what is the Special One playing at?
4 Apr 2017
Gareth Southgate exposes the conceit in English football

Gareth Southgate exposes the conceit in English football
Manager calls on his players to learn lessons from their rugby counterparts and tonight's opponents, Germany
22 Mar 2017
Injuries and fixture pile-up will reveal Man Utd squad plans

Injuries and fixture pile-up will reveal Man Utd squad plans
Mourinho insists he will not field under-strength teams as United hunt three trophies, so who will he play?
23 Feb 2017
What does the Chinese Super League mean for MLS soccer?

What does the Chinese Super League mean for MLS soccer?
China's spending power is luring many big name stars east, but some think the trend could benefit US football
30 Jan 2017
Mourinho demands more intensity after EFL Cup win over Hull

Mourinho demands more intensity after EFL Cup win over Hull
Man United in control of semi-final, but will have to up their game for the visit of Liverpool on Sunday
11 Jan 2017
FA Cup joy for Wayne Rooney and Millwall, but not John Terry

FA Cup joy for Wayne Rooney and Millwall, but not John Terry
The romance of the cup was in short supply at the weekend but there were still several talking points from the third round
9 Jan 2017
Man United ride their luck, but Rooney's role fades

Man United ride their luck, but Rooney's role fades
Late winner seals victory for 'old-school' United as officials have a night to forget at Crystal Palace
15 Dec 2016
'There's more to come' vows Rooney as he closes on Charlton

'There's more to come' vows Rooney as he closes on Charlton
Striker breaks Man United's European scoring record against Feyenoord and is only one behind the club's all-time record
25 Nov 2016
Boozy Rooney may lose captaincy after 'defying Southgate'

Boozy Rooney may lose captaincy after 'defying Southgate'
England skipper's career at risk after claims he was told to go to bed before being photographed at wedding party
18 Nov 2016
Wayne Rooney back as captain as FA stand firm on poppies

Wayne Rooney back as captain as FA stand firm on poppies
Manchester United striker will lead England against Scotland in World Cup qualifier at Wembley
10 Nov 2016
Wayne Rooney dropped: Overdue decision marks end of an era

Wayne Rooney dropped: Overdue decision marks end of an era
England's talisman is no longer worthy of a place in the national team, but does he still have a role to play for club and country?
11 Oct 2016
Man Utd to face Man City in EFL Cup fourth round

Man Utd to face Man City in EFL Cup fourth round
'Stuttering' Manchester United overcome Northampton thanks to Marcus Rashford
22 Sep 2016
Same old England scrape past Slovakia as Big Sam gets lucky

Same old England scrape past Slovakia as Big Sam gets lucky
Last-gasp winner from Adam Lallana earns England victory, but has anything changed under the new boss?
5 Sep 2016
Allardyce names first England squad – has anything changed?

Allardyce names first England squad – has anything changed?
Michail Antonio gets a surprise call up and Wayne Rooney remains skipper of squad featuring the likes of Jagielka and Walcott
30 Aug 2016
Will Allardyce build England on John Terry and John Stones?

Will Allardyce build England on John Terry and John Stones?
New manager hints at recall for Chelsea veteran and says he wants City youngster to deliver on his potential
23 Aug 2016
Man Utd win Community Shield, but is there trouble ahead?

Man Utd win Community Shield, but is there trouble ahead?
Silverware may come at a cost as Mourinho upsets Juan Mata and may have to tackle problems in midfield and attack
8 Aug 2016
Ibrahimovic offers Man Utd hope at Rooney's testimonial

Ibrahimovic offers Man Utd hope at Rooney's testimonial
Ghost of Louis van Gaal hangs over Old Trafford as goalless draw leaves Mourinho a 'frustrated figure'
4 Aug 2016
England manager Sam Allardyce yet to decide on Wayne Rooney

England manager Sam Allardyce yet to decide on Wayne Rooney
New boss says it is 'far too early' to decide whether Three Lions' skipper will stay as he talks up his achievements
26 Jul 2016