Life Quotes

Early on in my career I had a lot of bad press about my temperament, but I was only a young lad then.

Wayne Rooney

When I was about 16, I got my ball taken off me by the police for playing in the street - which is pathetic really.

Wayne Rooney

If we're on long-haul flights I've been known to sleep on the floor so I hear the engine.

Wayne Rooney

Everyone who watches me play knows I am an honest player.

Wayne Rooney

I play the game as honestly as I can. If the referee gives a penalty there is nothing you can do.

Wayne Rooney

I'll keep doing my training and I'm sure the goals will come.

Wayne Rooney

It's strange but I suppose I'm one of those senior players now and I'll be helping the young players as much as I can.

Wayne Rooney

If I'm staying in a hotel or I'm sleeping on my own I have the hairdryer on.

Wayne Rooney

There's a lot more pressure on me at United. There are people out there trying to shoot you down.

Wayne Rooney

Sometimes you have to rest in certain games, but I want to play in every game.

Wayne Rooney

Some players don't like training and I've seen some players who aren't bothered if they play or not. But I want to play every game. Sometimes you have to rest in certain games, but I want to play in every game.

Wayne Rooney

When they talk to me, people say, 'I didn't expect you to be how you are.'

Wayne Rooney

If you're not scoring the frustrations build up.

Wayne Rooney

When I was younger, I used to visualise myself scoring wonder goals, stuff like that.

Wayne Rooney

The important thing is to be there, score when needed. It's better if the goals are beautiful, better still if they are important.

Wayne Rooney

Those who said I'm not an out-and-out goal-scorer are probably right. I always feel I could score more.

Wayne Rooney

If you look at my bookings, they've gone down each season. That's something I'm trying to keep improving. On the pitch you don't want any silly bookings.

Wayne Rooney

I'm not really that bothered by appearance. I know a few players who go off doing stuff in the mirror ages before they go out to play a game, but I'm not really interested in that.

Wayne Rooney

If you don't score, and you have chances, you are disappointed.

Wayne Rooney

I am not the first player to have sworn on TV and I won't be the last.

Wayne Rooney

I'm just a normal young lad who plays football.

Wayne Rooney