Football is made up of all kinds of conflict. In a dressing room, between players, between us and the manager, between us and loads of people who don't seem to matter. It's constant and harsh sometimes. — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
When I was about 16, I got my ball taken off me by the police for playing in the street - which is pathetic really. — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
The important thing is to be there, score when needed. It's better if the goals are beautiful, better still if they are important. — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
I listen to 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Stereophonics, Arctic Monkeys; also the musical Oliver - I can sing every tune. — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
If you look at my bookings, they've gone down each season. That's something I'm trying to keep improving. On the pitch you don't want… — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
You're trying to put yourself in that moment and trying to prepare yourself, to have a 'memory before the game. I don't know if… — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
Pulling on your country's shirt is the greatest honour a footballer can have. It's what I always dreamed of as a kid and I… — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
I'm not really that bothered by appearance. I know a few players who go off doing stuff in the mirror ages before they go… — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
Some players don't like training and I've seen some players who aren't bothered if they play or not. But I want to play every… — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
Those who said I'm not an out-and-out goal-scorer are probably right. I always feel I could score more. — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
I just hate losing and that gives you an extra determination to work harder. — Wayne Rooney Copy Share Image
