Wayne Rooney is an athlete.
The England national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association , the governing body for football in England . The Player of the Month is an association football award that recognises the best Premier League player each month of the season . Wayne Mark Rooney ( [ ˈruːni ] born 24 October 1985 ) is an English professional footballer who plays for and captains both Manchester United and the England national team . He has played much of his career as a forward , and he has also been used in various midfield roles .