Rooney revealed childhood football idols, including a former teammate

Wayne Rooney has named three footballers he idolized as a child, including former Everton teammate Duncan Ferguson. Rooney, who played for Everton and Manchester United, identified Ferguson's fighting spirit as an inspiration. He also admired Paul Gascoigne, another former Everton player, and Alan Shearer. Rooney's career included a record-breaking spell with Manchester United, where he became the club's all-time leading scorer. He won seventeen major trophies. Early in his career, he played alongside Ferguson at Everton. Later, he nearly joined Alan Shearer at Newcastle United before signing with Manchester United in 2004. The article includes statistics highlighting the careers of all three players Rooney idolized. These include goals, assists, and appearances for both club and country. It highlights the significant impact that each player had on the game. The information confirms Rooney's admiration for all three, and their influence on him.