Former Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney has revealed he struggled with binge drinking during his glittering playing career.
Battling with anxiety after emerging as English football’s brightest star, Rooney went on secret drinking sessions to cope with the public pressure and scrutiny.
Now the manager of Championship side Derby, Rooney broke into the Everton side aged 16 and joined United immediately after shining for England at Euro 2004.
The 36-year-old won the Premier League and the Champions League with United while establishing himself as the record goal-scorer for both the Old Trafford club and England.