Wayne Rooney

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• Born: 24 Oct 1985, Liverpool
• Signed: 31 Aug 2004 from Everton
• Other Previous Clubs: None
• Debut: 28 Sep 2004 v Fenerbahce (H)
• International Team: England

Wayne Rooney became the world's most expensive teenager when he signed for United in a deal which could eventually be worth £30million.

The former Evertonian striker completed his dream move to Old Trafford just hours before the close of the transfer window on Tuesday 31 August 2004.

Wayne first burst onto the scene back on the opening day of the 2002/2003 season against Tottenham at Goodison Park. Nine games later he scored his first Premiership goal at the age of 16 - a last minute wonder strike which earned Everton a dramatic 2-1 victory over Arsenal.

Wayne's talents were soon recognised at international level and he became England's youngest ever player in February 2003 when he came on as a substitute against Australia at Upton Park. He is also the youngest player to have scored for his country at the age of 17 in September 2003 against Macedonia.