At 18, Wayne Rooney was a freak. The original generational talent who performed incredibly at Euro 2004 - with his individual highlights making for sensational viewing.
Rooney starred for England during the summer of 2004, helping his side reach the quarter-finals before picking up an untimely injury.
Even at such a tender age, the phenom forward was irreplaceable and he proved that with his performances against France, Switzerland and Croatia.
He bagged four goals in the group stage round including a stunning 'Man of the Match' display versus Croatia.
Rooney absolutely tearing it up in Portugal has resurfaced online, with fans reminiscing over his genius.
18 years since a teenage striker took centre stage for England at the Euros.
— A Funny Old Game (@sid_lambert) June 21, 2022
Wayne Rooney… remember the name.pic.twitter.com/8KyHDddHBW
Football fans couldn't get enough of Rooney's showing at Euro 2004.
Teenage Rooney was absolutely unplayable. https://t.co/JsviQGtHYN
— Mark Slinger (@slinger_87) June 21, 2022
For all Rooney ever achieved, Euro 2004 may have been his greatest showing.
— Connor Bennett (@ConnorBennett14) June 22, 2022
Best player in the world until he got injured. He was *that* good. https://t.co/HFs8hjBVsh
One of the most disrespected footballers of all time. Rooney was different, special and the best English player I’ve lived to see. If you don’t feel the same then you’re either too young, or don’t know ball. https://t.co/mdrcg6EhO6
— Will Swift (@Godwillaswift) June 22, 2022
One wrote: "Mad the disrespects he gets from football fans. One of the greatest, if not the greatest, this country has ever produced."
A second tweeted: "I really refuse to believe that there's any English player better than Wayne Mark Rooney!"
A third added: "People forget just how good he was. Miles better than the big time youngsters these days."
One fan even said an 18-year-old Rooney was better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the same age: "18yo Rooney was a monster Ahead of Messi and Ronaldo at 18 Unbelievable Player."
Wayne Rooney. What a player.
Featured Image Credit: UEFA
Topics: Wayne Rooney, Football, England
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