Wayne Watching

Pele has given his approval to England’s Waynemania. Like that famous Bradman-Tendulkar comparison, Rooney reminds the Brazilian legend of himself. ‘‘Very exciting, matured beyond his years and the best player at Euro 2004,’’ the Brazilian legend said.

Not quite, thinks Granddad

But this has left Rooney’s grandfather, who saw Pele during the 1966 World at Everton’s Goodison Park, flabbergasted. ‘‘I couldn’t believe it when Sven (England coach) spoke of Wayne in the same breath as Pele but it just goes to show how special he has become.’’

While Granny prefers bingo

Roony’s grandmother may skip England’s quarterfinal against Portugal to indulge her real passion – bingo. ‘‘If the match is on at the same time as the bingo, I might have to go there because my nerves can’t take it,’’ his granny, Pat Morrey, said.

Serena’s ‘sweetie’

Serena Williams, a recent England soccer fan, finds Rooney the best. ‘‘He’s doing real good, he’s a real sweetie.’’

Roo’s only problem: No Fizz

Rooney may be ice-cool on the pitch, the one thing that bothers the superkid is the welfare of his dog, Fizz, a seven-month-old chow named after the Coronation Street character.

120 Number of transfer related calls Rooney gets everyday

80m The rumoured figure Chelsea have supposedly quoted for a double swoop: Rooney and Gerrard

12 The number of months Rooney will stay at Everton. Source: Granny from the bingo hall