Footballer Quotes by Wayne Rooney

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

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

I listen to 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Stereophonics, Arctic Monkeys; also the musical Oliver - I can sing every tune.

— Wayne Rooney

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

I love football, football is my life.

— Wayne Rooney

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

I'll keep doing my training and I'm sure the goals will come.

— Wayne Rooney

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

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

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

Those who said I'm not an out-and-out goal-scorer are probably right. I always feel I could score more.

— Wayne Rooney

I just hate losing and that gives you an extra determination to work harder.

— Wayne Rooney

Play for the name on the front of the jersey and they will remember the name on the back.

— Wayne Rooney

I've started doing my coaching badges, I'd like to be a manager one day.

— Wayne Rooney

I love playing football but I am like everyone else, I hate losing and love winning.

— Wayne Rooney