Quotes on Wayne Rooney - A thread

“Wayne Rooney is a player I have admired for a long time. He is an extraordinary player with extraordinary capabilities.” – Xavi

"Wayne Rooney is a phenomenal talent and has already achieved a lot. He could go on to be as great as Bobby Charlton and help England win the World Cup," - Diego Maradona

"There has always been a great deal of respect between myself and Wayne Rooney. For me he is the great English player of the generation. What he is capable of doing on the field is very special, and he is one of the few players that would improve any squad in Europe.”–Leo Messi

"He's a fantastic young player with a lot of energy and movement, so you have to watch him at all times. He will be dangerous in the second game along with Van Nistelrooy who will be a bit sharper after his injury." -Paolo Maldini

“Among the English, I still like Wayne Rooney, he has skill, shoots well and protects the ball. He is steady – never on the ground. I have always liked his style.” - Ronaldinho