“Remember the name – Wayne Rooney………………………………………..” That mercurial talent that shocked Arsenal, rocked Euro 2004, stunned the footballing word on his Manchester United debut….is long gone, but his legacy will forever remain. My most abiding memory of Wayne is that goal against Newcastle, seemingly distracted in arguing with the referee, he took it out on the football arriving his way and battered the ball into the back of the net. That boy was a boxer disguised as a footballer, smashing everything that came in his direction – football, opponent, even referees. The boy grew up to be a talisman. It has been a privilege witnessing Wayne Rooney evolve, from a boy wonder to the man who has lead club and country with remarkable grace. The fact that he is the leading goal scorer for both is indeed impressive for someone who has shown the tactical maturity to play in different positions. He is loved and loathed in equal measure, because conventional has never been his ...