Legendary striker Wayne Rooney praises England’s fantastic World Cup effort, cheering the buzz and belief and feels that their semi final run has been inspirational. Rooney appeared at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new home stadium of DC United. This former Manchester United star will make his Major League Soccer debut against Vancouver on Saturday.
“They are doing fantastic. Hopefully we can get the win. It’s great. You see the atmosphere back home. There are billions watching it. Hopefully we can get through and go on to the final,” Rooney said addressing the crowd at Audi Field ribbon cutting in Washington DC.
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England’s manager Gareth Southgate have earned alot of respect for his constant efforts that resulted in the semi final run for a team which was not given a chance by many at the start of the tournament. England will now square off against Croatia in an all Europe clash in the semi final on Wednesday.
“For the players and Gareth, I wish them massive good luck. They are making us all proud. Hopefully they can get that one step further and get to the final and bring the Cup home,” Rooney said.
“I’ve enjoyed all the buzz coming out of this. We’re enjoying it and we believe.”
DC United who haven’t enjoyed a good run in the recent while have a new hope in Rooney to deliver for them.
“I can’t wait. I’m looking forward to it,” Rooney said.
Rooney will make his move from Premier League side Everton official on Tuesday when the transfer period opens and he can sign a three-year MLS deal worth $13 million with DC United. He sported the black shirt with a DC United logo and thanked fans assembled at the facility.
“On the first day when I landed at Dulles airport, the reception you gave me was something I will never forget,” said Rooney who made his last international appearance in November 2016 for England.
“I’ve come here to help this team win, to move forward and hopefully in the next few years we can climb the table and win titles and bring trophies to this wonderful new stadium.
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