November 2nd 2024.
In a recent interview, former Premier League striker Troy Deeney shared his thoughts on Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney and the level of respect he receives in English football. Deeney believes that Rooney is undeservingly the most disrespected player in the history of the sport in England.
Rooney had an impressive 19-year career, establishing himself as one of the greatest players for both Manchester United and the national team. He joined United in 2004 after making a name for himself at Everton, and went on to become the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 253 goals. He also won five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Despite Rooney's achievements, he was unable to secure any major international titles with England, although he did hold the record for most goals scored for the national team from 2015 to 2023. He also holds the record for most appearances for an outfield player for England, cementing his status as one of the best players to ever wear the Three Lions jersey.
However, Deeney still believes that Rooney does not receive enough recognition for his abilities. In a recent episode of The Stomping Ground, Deeney expressed his opinion that Rooney is the most disrespected footballer in English history. Former Manchester United midfielder Ravel Morrison even went as far as to say that Rooney is the best player to ever come out of England.
Deeney wholeheartedly agrees with this sentiment, adding that there was nothing Rooney couldn't do on the pitch. He was a prolific goalscorer, physically strong, and had incredible speed and tackling ability. Deeney even recalls how, at the young age of 18, Rooney went head-to-head with French defender Lilian Thuram at Euro 2004.
Since retiring from playing in 2021, Rooney has taken on various managerial roles at clubs such as Derby County, DC United, Birmingham City, and now Plymouth Argyle. However, his current team is struggling in the Championship, sitting in 22nd place. Despite the challenging situation, Rooney remains focused on helping Plymouth avoid relegation.
In a recent interview, Rooney was asked about the appointment of German coach Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager. While he acknowledged Tuchel's talents, Rooney expressed his surprise at the FA's decision to hire a foreign coach. He believes that the FA has done an excellent job in building a platform for young English coaches, and he hopes Tuchel will succeed in his new role.
Overall, Deeney and Rooney's sentiments show that the former Manchester United captain is not given the recognition he deserves, both as a player and as a potential coach for the national team. Despite this, Rooney remains focused on his current role at Plymouth and wishes Tuchel all the best in his new position.
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