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Rooney urges Kane to snub Barca for Man Utd

Wayne Rooney has publicly pleaded with Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to reject a potential move to Barcelona in favour of a blockbuster return to England with Manchester United. The legendary forward believes his former international team-mate should focus on conquering the Premier League rather than pursuing another European domestic title.

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Future England boss? Lampard backed by ex-Three Lions captain

Frank Lampard is, after overseeing promotion into the Premier League at Coventry, being backed to become a contender for the England manager’s top. Ex-Three Lions captain Terry Butcher has told GOAL why he is hoping to see more home-grown coaches compete for that prestigious post, with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney not being ruled out of the equation just yet.

Panama v England: Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026

Are England repeating Kane mistake? Rooney's warning to Tuchel

Wayne Rooney has warned Thomas Tuchel that he must avoid repeating a critical mistake made by former manager Gareth Southgate regarding the fitness of Harry Kane. Despite the captain finding the net again in a 2-0 victory over Panama, the Three Lions' all-time leading scorer remains at the centre of a debate concerning his workload during major tournaments.

England v Croatia: Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026

Bellingham hits milestone & takes England record from Rooney

Jude Bellingham has officially made history at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the youngest player to reach 50 caps for the England national team. The Real Madrid midfielder surpassed the previous record held by Wayne Rooney, further cementing his vital role under Thomas Tuchel as the Three Lions push for glory and look to secure their group's top spot.

Spain v Saudi Arabia: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

'I absolutely love him' - Yamal given 'crazy' praise by Rooney

Wayne Rooney has heaped massive praise on Lamine Yamal after the Barcelona youngster inspired Spain to a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup. The teenage sensation scored his first tournament goal within 10 minutes, and Manchester United legend Rooney was left completely amazed by his overall impact before he was taken off at half-time.

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‘Love to have him back’ - Rooney urges Utd to re-sign McTominay

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has urged his former club to launch a sensational move to re-sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay. The iconic forward admitted his utter bewilderment at the Red Devils' decision to sanction the 29-year-old’s cut-price £26 million ($35m) departure to Serie A two years ago, following his exceptional transformation into an elite goalscoring talent.

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Man Utd urged to make ‘pretty crazy’ Rooney decision

Former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi has called for a sensational reunion at Old Trafford, suggesting that the club should bring Wayne Rooney back into the fold. The former Red Devils forward believes the addition of the club's all-time leading goalscorer to the coaching setup would be a masterstroke that the United faithful would embrace.

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Kai Rooney goes beast mode! Stunning physical transformation

Kai Rooney has stunned fans with a remarkable physical transformation as he hit the gym during his injury rehabilitation. The 16-year-old Manchester United academy forward has been working hard behind the scenes to bulk up after his season was sadly cut short, demonstrating intense dedication as he prepares to make a major impact for the Red Devils' youth squad upon his return.

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Golden Generation or Class of '26? England squads ranked

'Golden Generation'. Football has Adam Crozier, the former chief of the Football Association, to blame for the term, after he famously dubbed the England team as such following their 5-1 battering of Germany in a World Cup qualifier in Munich. It was a remarkable performance, but also a potentially catastrophic turn of phrase.

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RANKED: 100 most iconic moments in World Cup history

The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.

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Rooney hails Gyokeres as signing of season

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney has officially named Viktor Gyokeres as the Premier League's signing of the season following Arsenal's historic title win. The former striker believes the Swedish international provided the clinical edge necessary to finally push Mikel Arteta's side over the finish line.