No he was not selected at 16 years , for a world cup.
At the age of 16 when he scored against Arsenal which made him at that time the youngest player to score in the Premier League.
Wayne Rooney went to Man Utd from Everton at the age of 18 and has stayed at Man Utd since.
Wayne Rooney is 28 years old (birthdate: October 24, 1985).
He was14 years and came from the youth team.
Wayne Rooney (age 24) signed for Manchester United F.C for £25.6 million (approximately $40 million) at the end of the 2004 Summer Transfer Window.
It was by Rooney, not Wayne Rooney, a different Rooney who kicked a free kick at 137 mph BLAST!! go to youtube and search "Rooney's thunder shot."
He started at age 10 hope it helps
No I think John O Shea is a few years older.
In my opinion, Wayne Rooney could be the most famous Manchester United plyer in today's age.
Wayne Rooney arrived at Manchester United on the 31st of August 2004.
16, five days before his seventeenth birthday
Are you serious. Everton got him a personal tutor but he was in their football academy from a young age. He has no qualifications. Once he finishes football I am sure he will study for any he needs if only to help teach his son and parrots.