Wayne Rooney carries sweet customised washbag with sons Kai, 10, Klay, 6, Kit, 3, and Cass, 23 months on it for away game at Selhurst Park
He made his debut for Derby on Thursday, in his big return to English football.
And Wayne Rooney was back to the pitch on Sunday as his Championship team Derby edged past Premier League’s Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round with a 1-0 score at Selhurst Park, London.
Ahead of the away game, the footballer, 34, was seen sweetly carrying a customised washbag with his sons Kai, 10, Klay, six, Kit, three, and Cass, 23 months on it as he arrived at the south London stadium.
He’s back! Wayne Rooney was back to the pitch on Sunday as his Championship team Derby edged past Premier League’s Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round with a 1-0 score at Selhurst Park, London
Wayne looked smart as he wore an all-blue tracksuit with black Nike trainers as he proudly held his toiletries in the tailor-made bag.
Sunday’s game is now the footballer’s second win since returning to England after leaving DC United.
Derby manager Phillip Cocu said: ‘I think Wayne did very good. He played in a more controlled position in midfield alongside Tom Huddlestone and it was a great combination.
Family: Ahead of the away game, the footballer, 34, was seen sweetly carrying a customised washbag with his sons Kai, 10, Klay, six, Kit, three, and Cass, 23 months on it as he arrived at the south London stadium
Smart: Wayne looked smart as he wore an all-blue tracksuit with black Nike trainers as he proudly held his toiletries in the tailor-made bag
‘He is a great influence. When a player of his quality is in the team during the game, apart from his quality as a player, the influence is bigger because you have direct contact.
‘We are happy he is playing for us. You see the players, they see his quality, react and make the runs because they know he will deliver the pass and it is important for the team.’
It was revealed back in August that Rooney would join the Rams in January as a player-coach on an initial 18-month deal.
Champion: Sunday’s game is now the footballer’s second win since returning to England after leaving DC United
Rooney still had more than two seasons remaining on his contract at DC United but cited a desire to be closer to his family back in England.
He enjoyed a successful period in the MLS, scoring 23 goals in 41 league games for the Washington-based club.
Prior to his move to America, Rooney spent 13 years at Manchester United between 2004 and 2017, where he became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer with 253 goals.
Praise: Derby manager Phillip Cocu said: ‘I think Wayne did very good. He played in a more controlled position in midfield alongside Tom Huddlestone and it was a great combination.’
Merry Christmas! Meanwhile, Wayne and his wife Coleen have been enjoying the festive season as a family after a turbulent year
Rooney also achieved the same feat for England, scoring 53 goals in 120 appearances for the Three Lions before retiring from international football in November 2018.
Meanwhile, Wayne and his wife Coleen have been enjoying the festive season as a family after a turbulent year.
Coleen, 33, took to Instagram on Christmas Day to reveal they had surprised their children with new pets; Pip the Pomeranian and Harry the Hamster.
New additions: Coleen, 33, took to Instagram on Christmas Day to reveal they had surprised their children with new pets; Pip the Pomeranian and Harry the Hamster
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