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Wayne Rooney: I feared son Kai would reveal my Everton transfer from Manchester United by telling his school friends

Wayne Rooney speaks exclusively to talkSPORT - listen to the full interview at 1pm on Sunday

Ex-England skipper Wayne Rooney feared son Kai would reveal his Everton move early — in the playground.

Rooney made the switch back to his beloved Goodison Park this summer, where the seven-year-old watched games regularly before his old man made an emotional return.

Wayne Rooney feared his son Kai would spill the beans on his Everton return too early

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Wayne Rooney feared his son Kai would spill the beans on his Everton return too early

Kai Rooney had told school pals about his dad's sensational return to Everton

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Kai Rooney had told school pals about his dad’s sensational return to Everton

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The 31-year-old Rooney tells talkSPORT: “It’s only really my eldest, Kai, who understands and he was made up.

“He has actually got season tickets at Everton, so he has been going to games anyway.

“He was delighted.

“I told him a few days before I should have really and he was telling his schoolmates just as it was getting done but not quite done.

“But he is delighted and it is good for them to go to Goodison.

“I went as a kid and it’s good for them to do that and watch me play.”


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TalkSPORT’s exclusive interview, with Mark Saggers asking the questions, airs at 1pm today in association with the Wayne Rooney Foundation

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TalkSPORT’s exclusive interview, with Mark Saggers asking the questions, airs at 1pm today in association with the Wayne Rooney Foundation

Coleen Rooney and son Kai watch Wayne in action against Wales for England at Euro 2016

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Coleen Rooney and son Kai watch Wayne in action against Wales for England at Euro 2016

Proud dad Wayne Rooney holds son Kit while Kai and Klay stand next to him

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Proud dad Wayne Rooney holds son Kit while Kai and Klay stand next to him

Wayne Rooney takes son Kai to watch an Everton match against Crystal Palace

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Wayne Rooney takes son Kai to watch an Everton match against Crystal Palace

Ex-England skipper Wayne Rooney carries son Klay as Kai walks alongside him

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Ex-England skipper Wayne Rooney carries son Klay as Kai walks alongside him

 

 

Wayne Rooney has lifted the lid on his Manchester United departure in an exclusive interview with talkSPORT

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Wayne Rooney has revealed all about Manchester United, England and Everton in an exclusive interview with talkSPORT

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