Wayne Rooney says he would have played for Ireland had Mick McCarthy called him up for the senior team rather than the U21s.

As much as this tactic helps reassure him as a performer, it also means Lee can never perform in his hometown of Southport. He said: "I've never done a gig in Southport and I never will. It just feels ...

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WAYNE ROONEY says he was close to playing for the Republic of Ireland. But the England icon – second on the all-time caps and goals for the Three Lions – snubbed Ireland boss Mick ...

Manchester United and Everton legend Wayne Rooney has revealed what it would have taken to convince him to play for Ireland.

Wayne Rooney, the former Manchester United superstar, recently opened up about a fascinating chapter in his football career that nearly saw him don the green jersey of the Ireland national team.

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