Remember the name, Wayne Rooney

CAIRO – 14 July 2017: Wayne Rooney scored an amazing goal on Thursday in a friendly match against Gor Mahia in his debut after returning to his childhood club, Everton, Rooney strike made us remember his first goal in the premier League with Everton against Arsenal 15 years ago.

On October 19, 2002, English football witnessed the magic of Rooney, he was just 16 but with a mentality of an experienced striker.

Everton hosted Arsenal, 2002 Premier League title winner, Arsenal had an amazing run without a loss in 30 Premier League matches, they were great players coached by a genius.

Freddie Ljungberg opened the score for Arsenal after 8 minutes, but Tomasz Radzinski equalized the score for Everton, the match stayed 1-1 so Everton manager called his precious talent, Rooney, from the bench ten minutes before the final whistle.

While Arsenal was searching for the winning goal, Wayne Rooney was ready to surprise them. Rooney received the ball from his teammate Thomas Gravesen, his first touch was a great control and the second was a goal.

“Rooney, instant control oooh brilliant goal, a brilliant goal, remember the name, Wayne Rooney,” this is how the ITV commentator, Clive Tyldesley reacted to Rooney first goal in the Premier League.

Everton won the match and Everton fans were so happy to end Arsenal undefeated record and for sure they were even happier for the birth of their Golden boy.