The day the world took notice of Wayne Rooney – Exactly 14 years ago the teenager sunk Arsenal with an incredible strike
Earning just £80-a-week, the 16-year-old sensation ended Arsenal's unbeaten streak with a worldie
IT has been exactly 14 years since we heard the famous commentary from Clive Tyldesley - "Remember the name, Wayne Rooney."
It was the day when a relatively unknown 16-year-old had just announced himself to the footballing world with a stunning strike to end Arsenal's 30-game unbeaten streak.
An apprentice at Everton earning around £80-a-week, Rooney latched onto Thomas Gravesen's punt upfield with instant control.
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Four teenage touches later and the number 18 had rasped an unstoppable effort past the helpless reach of Gunners keeper David Seaman as it crashed underneath the crossbar and rippled the back of the net.
He had only graced the pitch for 10 minutes when his last minute strike from distance helped David Moyes' side to all three points whilst old school mate and Arsenal flop Francis Jeffers could only watch on.
Rooney, who is now earning £300,000-a-week at Manchester United, has since scored equally memorable goals.
His bicycle kick in the Manchester derby and 30-yard volley against Newcastle in 2005 standout as Rooney still makes the headlines for both right and wrong reasons.
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The 30-year-old has endured a miserable season by his standards having been dropped to the substitute bench for both club and country.
But despite it being 65 days since his last league goal in United colours - a 3-1 win at Bournemouth on the opening day of the season, Rooney will be the first one to say that he can still produce moments of magic.
He showed a glimpse of his old self when he rescued United against Hull with a piece of individual brilliance before teeing up Marcus Rashford for a last second winner.
Rooney may not the same player he once was nobody is going to forget his name in a hurry.