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Wayne Rooney almost played for Ireland
In 2004, Wayne Rooney, who had already made his mark at Manchester United, announced himself on the world stage at Euro 2004, with one of the best individual performances against France, when the Merseysider was just 18-years-old.
Rooney would go on to become Manchester United’s all-time top goalscorer and score 58 goals for the Three Lions, but two years before his arrival on the international scene, he could have represented Ireland, but, the then 16-year-old turned the opportunity down.
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Rooney was asked if he could have played for another country.
“Mine…