Wayne Rooney Greece. On 14 November 2009, Rooney captained England for the first time in a pre-tournament friendly with Brazil. Rooney was given the England number 10 shirt by manager Fabio Capello ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. During the tournament, England drew 0–0 in their second group match against Algeria on 18 June, and the England players were booed off the pitch by their supporters; Rooney was at the centre of controversy when he criticised the England fans for booing the team after the match, and subsequently apologised for his actions. Rooney went scoreless throughout the tournament, and
Wayne Rooney Mick Clegg, who believed Rooney was never as good as Cristiano Ronaldo because of the difference in their physique and application to gym work, stated, “Wayne didn't see the importance of the gym really. He'd say 'I'm here to play football.” Despite his reputation as one of the best player of his generation, and as one of England's greatest ever players and all-time leading goalscorer, Rooney has been criticised for his behaviour and aggression on the pitch at times, which has led him to pick up unnecessary bookings. In addition to Everton, Rooney also supports Celtic. He is also a