• Jose Mourinho
Manchester United’s new manager, Jose Mourinho, has hailed Rooney referring to him as England’s best player for over a decade.
This comes ahead of Rooney’s testimonial to celebrate a career of playing for Everton and Manchester United. The energetic forward has confirmed to the press that he won’t play for any other club in England apart from Manchester United and his former club, Everton.
The English national team and Manchester United skipper said:
‘For me there could not be a more special testimonial match.’
‘ Manchester United and Everton are the only clubs I have played for as a professional footballer. I am happy to say now that, whatever may happen in the future, I will never play for another Premier League club.’ he further added on Man Utd.com
He also said, ‘
I owe United and Everton everything for giving me my footballing opportunities. Through the Wayne Rooney Foundation I want to put something back, and say a heartfelt thanks to everyone at these great clubs who helped me in my career.
‘Everton and United, along with my family, gave me the support and opportunity to help me achieve my goals and dreams.’
Jose had this to say about his new skipper,
‘Wayne is and has been England’s best player for over a decade and this game will be a fitting tribute to everything he has achieved.
I’m looking forward to what will be a very special night for us both. I’m sure the fans will make this a memorable occasion and help Wayne to raise a lot of money to help support vulnerable children.’
