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Rooney

British

/ ˈruːnɪ /

noun

Wayne . born 1985, English footballer; he played for Everton (2002–2004) and plays for Manchester United (from 2004) and England (from 2003)

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But Rooney says he is in two minds about whether Slot should pay the ultimate price for performances.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

During the interview, Rooney asks Pickford about his decision to stay.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Pickford recently broke the record for most consecutive clean sheets by a Three Lions goalkeeper and, Rooney believes, is on his way to becoming the country's best ever in his position.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the video assistant referee "did a really good job" in disallowing West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Cloke and Bram and Rooney drank coffee with their elbows on the table and talked in low voices.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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