Rooney was such an impressive player recalls Chadwick

Former Manchester United ace and current Derby County manager Wayne Rooney has been described as an absolute genius and impressive player.

Former United midfielder Luke Chadwick who made the submission, recalled how he was blown away by Rooney when they played in a reserves clash years back.

Rooney recently retired after an incredible playing career for Everton, Man Utd and England, and is sure to go down as one of this country’s greatest ever players.

At his peak, Rooney was also firmly up there with the finest footballers in the world, and it’s surreal to think he’s now hung up his boots to become Derby County manager.

Chadwick never played alongside Rooney at United, but does remember he made a real impression in a Reserves clash at Old Trafford when he was still only 15 years of age.

Speaking to CaughtOffside, Chadwick spoke in glowing terms about Rooney and suggested it was obvious for some time that he was set for a big career at the highest level.

“He’s right up there with the very best,” Chadwick said. “I remember I was playing for United Reserves as a young player and played Everton at Old Trafford and Rooney was playing for Everton. I think he was only 15 years old but he was head and shoulders above everyone else in terms of what he could do at that age  an absolute genius.

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“I know some people give him a bit of stick for not fulfilling his potential, but what he achieved in the game was incredible and right up there with the best this country has ever produced.

The goals he scored, the longevity he had was absolutely amazing. Rooney has since ventured into coaching joining County first as player coach before being handed contract as coach of the side.