Wayne Rooney once considered becoming a priest - and says himself and wife Coleen are ‘still just two kids from Croxteth’

Former professional footballer and current manager Wayne Rooney has revealed that he once contemplated entering the priesthood during his youth. The disclosure was made alongside reflections on his long-term marriage to his wife, Coleen Rooney, with whom he grew up in the Croxteth area of Liverpool.

Rooney characterized his current life and public profile by emphasizing his and his wife's shared origins, describing them as still being two individuals from their working-class roots in Croxteth. The comments highlight a focus on his personal background and early life experiences outside of his high-profile sports career.