Já kannski of stór orð að segja hann vera orðinn snilling nú þegar en efnilegur er hann ekki lengur, kannski síðustu 1-3 ár en ekki lengur. Sir Bobby Robson hafði m.a. þetta að segja um pilt.

The 17-year-old striker played a starring role in Everton's Worthington Cup win at St James' Park and former England manager Robson believes it is only a matter of time before Rooney wins full international honours.
“He's awesome,” said the United boss. “At 17, he's as good a player as I've seen. He's got everything - strength, pace, the ability to turn on the ball and confidence in front of goal.
”He played like a 27-year-old rather than a 17-year-old<br><br><i>Nil Satis Nisi Optimum</i