Anderson (footballer, born 1988) He was handed the number 8 shirt, previously worn by Wayne Rooney, who changed to number 10, and made his Manchester United debut on 3 August 2007, playing 45 minutes of a pre-season friendly against Doncaster Rovers, which United won 2–0. On 1 September 2007, Anderson made his competitive debut for United against Sunderland, before he was substituted at half-time and replaced by striker Louis Saha, who eventually scored the game winner. Anderson made his Champions League debut against Sporting Clube de Portugal in a 0–1 away win on 19 September, coming on as a substitute for Ryan Giggs in
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