Wayne: I’ll be just like Keano

THE SUN

 

 

A WARNING for any England star who does not come up to scratch tonight — captain Wayne Rooney will be on your case, Keano style.

 

Rooney skippers England against the minnows of San Marino at Wembley because Steven Gerrard is suspended and Frank Lampard is out injured.
And his approach to the job will be in the mould of his idol, Manchester United legend Roy Keane.
That means Rooney will not be afraid to dish out a few rollickings if required.
The United striker admits there were times at Old Trafford when he was in Keane’s firing line.
Yet he insists he did not mind a bit, as it made him more determined to succeed.

Now Rooney, preparing to become a dad for the second time, will have no qualms about telling off either the kids or the more senior stars.
Asked which leader had inspired him most, Rooney did not hesitate.

He declared: “Roy Keane, without doubt, having played with him for a couple of years and seen how he played on the pitch and dealt with things off it.
“He was vocal on the pitch and helped me off it. He was a great captain.
“I was lucky enough to play with him and, hopefully, I can gain some of his qualities in my own game.