Cliche Quote by Rio Ferdinand

OK, Wayne Rooney is always the center of attention, and I always have to answer questions about him. But Wayne is Wayne, and he…

— Louis van Gaal

People say that Rooney could have been like Lionel Messi, a more prolific goalscorer who dribbles past opponents more. But they are different characters.…

— Paul Scholes

Rooney has those things that you cannot teach players - the positions he takes up just behind the front men is a European trait,

— John Toshack

I am a massive fan of Wayne Rooney, and it is nice to see him play in any position because he gives a 100…

— Peter Schmeichel

There have been more things wrong with England than just Wayne Rooney in the last few years.

— Michael Owen

Rooney's a legend. He's one of my favourite attackers of all time. He's a guy I really do look up to.

— Timothy Weah

Rooney is a good player, everybody knows his quality.

— Nicolas Anelka

You think about all the positions Rooney got asked to play. He played everywhere. You forget how good he was. So to say Harry…

— Darren Bent

He's Wayne Rooney - a good character and a lively character,He's been very helpful and understanding and has certainly made me feel welcome at…

— Phil Jones

I think people always criticise Mesut because they think his attitude on the pitch is not a good one, that he doesn't care that…

— Ilkay Gundogan

He has to fight for his position. He is a very good centre-back, and I believe in the potential of Harry Maguire. It's just…

— Erik ten Hag

I think, first and foremost, Wayne Rooney is a class player. Wherever he is on the pitch, he can make an impact.

— Danny Welbeck