The day 16 year old Wayne Rooney frightened Manchester United in 16 minutes cameo performance!

"The day 16 year old Wayne Rooney frightened Manchester United in 16 minutes cameo performance" is a highlights montage of the teenage prodigy's exciting introduction to the Premier League. Facing off against the reigning league champions in the 2002 Manchester United vs Everton fixture, Rooney came off the bench with a mere 16 minutes of the match to go - enough time for the Everton wonder boy to confirm his status as the most exciting and talented player of his generation.
Demonstrating the exquisite touch, skills, vision, raw power and aggression that would eventually see him shatter Sir Bobby Charlton's 30+ years goal scoring records for both England and Manchester United, it is easy to forget the impact his introduction into the league had on the English game as a whole. Twenty years later, Wayne Rooney has secured his legacy as an all time great for Everton, Manchester United and England. This was the cameo that gave us a glimpse at what was to come. Enjoy!!

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Bro does not look 16, his hairline's already receding

[@toteispoe4]

And then Fergie said "We'll have him".

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Destroyed him playing on the left dizzy jock

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Rooney u are de best of all times(TT)(TT)

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The best ever football player in history you think ?

[@Lexington365]

I've been watching football religiously for over 30 years and in that entire time I have seen 3 teenagers who have blown me away with their ability at that age. Ronaldo 9, Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney. I actually remember watching this game and thinking I haven't ever seen an English player this good as a teenager.
Rooney should have gone on to be one of the best players of all time. He was a generational talent. Unfortunately some ill discipline and application off the pitch stopped him from going on to be the best English footballer of all time.

[@KevinSheedy10]

As an Everton fan, I agree with this. The period when he was just breaking into the team was very special because he was only 16 and we used him sparingly but you could see experienced international defenders bricking when he came on. That Utd game I think we were 3-0 down and he comes on and the last 15 mins is all about him. He did the same against Liverpool at Anfield. He comes on and all of sudden there entire defence looks worried. He had an amazing career but part of me still thinks he underachieved. He was a not complete footballer than CR7.