Wayne Rooney wants to play alongside Liverpool cult hero in amateur super team

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It's believed Wayne Rooney is eager to join a host of ex-Premier League players by playing for Sunday league side Wythenshawe Vets, who recently gained viral fame. Former Manchester United star Rooney, who hasn't played professionally since 2021, has transitioned into management after ending his illustrious playing career.

Despite being let go by Plymouth less than a year ago, he's said to be keen on dusting off his boots once more for Wythenshawe Vets and play alongside a Liverpool icon. In recent years, he has returned to the pitch for charity matches and legends games.

I've got people going, 'how do I get involved, how do I sign up?' Liverpool cult hero Emile Heskey plays for Wythenshawe Vets (Image: Wythenshawe Vets) "I just want to be wary of not bringing too many people, because I want it to be a mix of the proper old vets with maybe four or five pros each time. That's what it's like now." Former Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa has featured in the back line, while ex-Burnley midfielder George Boyd has also taken part.