Wayne Rooney: Captain of England
Kids, Sports and Recreation, Soccer, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction
| Author: | Tom Oldfield, Matt Oldfield | ISBN: | 9781784188009 |
| Publisher: | John Blake | Publication: | April 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | John Blake | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tom Oldfield, Matt Oldfield |
| ISBN: | 9781784188009 |
| Publisher: | John Blake |
| Publication: | April 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | John Blake |
| Language: | English |
As "Captain Fantastic" of Manchester United and England, Wayne Rooney bears the weight of expectancy from the world’s two most demanding fan groups. He is the most iconic, instantly recognizable player in the most star-studded league of them all. How did this formerly hot-headed wild-child manage to control his temper, learn to live with the world’s expectation and become a leader against all the odds? Countless world class goals and the most natural talent in a British player since Paul Gascoigne have made him a global superstar. But the admirable way he has matured, grown as a man and led Manchester United through their toughest patch for 20 years has won him the respect of millions.
As "Captain Fantastic" of Manchester United and England, Wayne Rooney bears the weight of expectancy from the world’s two most demanding fan groups. He is the most iconic, instantly recognizable player in the most star-studded league of them all. How did this formerly hot-headed wild-child manage to control his temper, learn to live with the world’s expectation and become a leader against all the odds? Countless world class goals and the most natural talent in a British player since Paul Gascoigne have made him a global superstar. But the admirable way he has matured, grown as a man and led Manchester United through their toughest patch for 20 years has won him the respect of millions.
