Authors:

Wayne Rooney Quotes - Page 2

There are many ways to grow football-wise. You go slow or are pushed to go faster, otherwise you get left behind. For me, there would be trouble in stopping learning.

"Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's wit and wisdom gets found in translation when talking Italian". La Repubblica Interview, www.telegraph.co.uk. January 12, 2012.

I don't think I look up to any players. Obviously you respect everyone.

"Wayne's World Cup?" by Jamie Jackson, www.theguardian.com. April 30, 2006.

If we're on long-haul flights I've been known to sleep on the floor so I hear the engine.

"World Cup saga may end with tears on England's pillow" by Simon Burnton, www.theguardian.com. June 4, 2010.

I am mentally strong.

"Wayne Rooney makes public apology to Manchester United fans" by Daniel Taylor, www.theguardian.com. November 25, 2010.

I am not the first player to have sworn on TV and I won't be the last.

" The most expensive shot of all time, and a potty-mouthed striker" by Simon Burnton and Paul Doyle, www.theguardian.com. April 7, 2011.

The lifestyle I lead as a footballer means I am always in the spotlight.

"Wayne Rooney cheats on pregnant wife Coleen with £1k-a-night prostitute" by Simon Wright, www.mirror.co.uk. September 4, 2010.

I love football so when I finish playing I would like to still be involved in it somehow and a ­manager would be my first choice.

"Roo's the daddy....Wayne Rooney admits: 'I'm stricter parent than Coleen'" by Nick Owens, www.mirror.co.uk. January 15, 2012.

Nice to see your own fans booing you.

" World Cup 2010: Wayne Rooney mocks booing fans in sarcastic aside" by Jon Brodkin, www.theguardian.com. June 18, 2010.