Rooney: Everything you need to know about the new Prime Video documentary

With unprecedented access to the Everton and Manchester United legend, Rooney recounts the major moments in the life of one of England's greatest and most talked about footballers.

By James Descombes Published: 27 January 2022 - 10.19am

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Wayne Rooney celebrating a goal for Manchester United

Wayne Rooney burst on to the scene in 2002 when, five days before his 17th birthday, he curled in a last-minute winner for Everton at home to Arsenal to end the Gunners' 30-match unbeaten run.

From that moment he became the hottest young talent in the Premier League and the subject of much press attention that only increased when he moved to Manchester United at just 18 years old.

Rooney gives a first-hand account of what it was like going from a talented teenager to having the world at your feet at such a young age. It tells of the professional triumphs and personal struggles, while shining a light on the pressures that come with representing your country at the highest level under the media’s gaze.

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When can I watch Rooney?

Rooney is available to stream on Prime Video from Friday, 11 February.

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What to expect from the Rooney documentary

Rooney charts the rise of Wayne Rooney, as told by the man himself. It follows his story from a teenage talent playing football on the streets of Croxteth in Liverpool to his rise through the ranks at Everton and onto his big-money move to Manchester United.

It looks at how he became an England sensation with the weight of the world on his shoulders, as he carried the hopes of a nation into World Cups and European Championships – ultimately retiring from international football as the Three Lions' most prolific goalscorer.

But Rooney isn’t just focused on the football. The documentary also examines his personal life and the struggles he endured as part of one of Britain’s most high-profile celebrity couples alongside teenage sweetheart and wife Coleen.

The documentary speaks to those closest to Wayne, as well as ex-teammates, rivals and managers such as David Beckham, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry, David Moyes and Sven-Goran Eriksson.

The documentary is directed by Matt Smith, who won the 2018 BAFTA Award for Best Single Documentary for Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad.