The iconic former Reds striker made the headlines back then by showing off his shadow-boxing skills at Old Trafford, after scoring an excellent goal during a 3-0 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur.
That celebration was a self-deprecating reference to a video that had emerged in the British press overnight, showing Rooney jokingly sparring with his friend and ex-United defender Phil Bardsley. Now, in a BBC podcast with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, Rooney has told the story of that ‘bout’.
'THE MANAGER FOUND IT HILARIOUS!'
“Growing up, I remember my dad used to give us the gloves in the house,” says Wayne, on his lifelong passion for boxing.