Wayne Rooney

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 7 August

Former Man Utd and Everton star wants Man City to be the champions

Veteran striker heads into the sunset but England’s future looks bright ahead of Nations League showdown

Three Lions’s all-time top scorer will come on as sub at Wembley tonight

Gareth Southgate says Wayne Rooney has earned the right to win his 120th cap

Three Lions’s record goalscorer is set to make a farewell appearance at Wembley

Former Man Utd and England striker now has ten goals in 18 matches

Premier League transfer news, talking points and managerial mutterings

Hat-trick hero stars in front of new Everton boss Sam Allardyce

The Everton striker is England's all-time leading goalscorer

Goals galore but some chaotic defending mark the start of the football season

United's record goal scorer leaves Old Trafford and returns to the team he still supports

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?

United and City put rivalries aside as players contribute to victims' fund

Striker's international career appears over as he is overlooked for games against Scotland and France

Manager criticises Luke Shaw before reinstating him to the squad - what is the Special One playing at?

Manager calls on his players to learn lessons from their rugby counterparts and tonight's opponents, Germany

Mourinho insists he will not field under-strength teams as United hunt three trophies, so who will he play?

China's spending power is luring many big name stars east, but some think the trend could benefit US football

Man United in control of semi-final, but will have to up their game for the visit of Liverpool on Sunday

The romance of the cup was in short supply at the weekend but there were still several talking points from the third round

Late winner seals victory for 'old-school' United as officials have a night to forget at Crystal Palace

Striker breaks Man United's European scoring record against Feyenoord and is only one behind the club's all-time record

England skipper's career at risk after claims he was told to go to bed before being photographed at wedding party

Manchester United striker will lead England against Scotland in World Cup qualifier at Wembley

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?

'Stuttering' Manchester United overcome Northampton thanks to Marcus Rashford

Last-gasp winner from Adam Lallana earns England victory, but has anything changed under the new boss?

Michail Antonio gets a surprise call up and Wayne Rooney remains skipper of squad featuring the likes of Jagielka and Walcott

New manager hints at recall for Chelsea veteran and says he wants City youngster to deliver on his potential

Silverware may come at a cost as Mourinho upsets Juan Mata and may have to tackle problems in midfield and attack

Ghost of Louis van Gaal hangs over Old Trafford as goalless draw leaves Mourinho a 'frustrated figure'

New boss says it is 'far too early' to decide whether Three Lions' skipper will stay as he talks up his achievements