Tom Heaton showcased his similarities to Andre Onana in more ways than one against Borussia Dortmund.
16.07.2023 - 01:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Wayne Rooney announced himself to the world with a stunning goal against Arsenal as a teenage wonder kid, and now he'll be facing them as a manager in front of a mammoth TV audience.
The Manchester United great netted 13 times for the Reds against the Gunners during his illustrious career, not forgetting his sensational strike as a 16-year-old in 2002 against the then-defending Premier League champions. Rooney's always enjoyed taking on Arsenal and his task as manager of the MLS All-Stars will be to try and showcase the talent Stateside in a flagship fixture later this month.
Rooney is back in the States as boss of DC United, a side he represented during the twilight of his career. And he's made an impression across the Atlantic both as a player and a manager.
When he left Derby County last summer he was tipped for further roles in England having received praise for his hands-on approach to helping the club try to fight relegation from the Championship after points deductions, embargoes and off-field problems. But he returned to DC, where he was club captain in his two-year stay, scoring 23 MLS goals in 48 matches. He netted a series of stunning goals and assists, rolling back the years to demonstrate his work rate and sublime technical skills.
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As a manager he has overcome a slow start to guide DC United towards a play-off place in the Eastern Conference. While his former United teammate Phil Neville was sacked by Inter Miami earlier in the season, Rooney is leading a season of progress in Washington.
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Tom Heaton showcased his similarities to Andre Onana in more ways than one against Borussia Dortmund.
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