Picture 1 of 13 Man Utd have secured the services of Rooney. He's been making a name for himself since his Premiership debut for Everton against Tottenham back in 2002 on 17 August
Picture 2 of 13 Rooney opened his Premiership account with a sensational goal against Arsenal in October, 2002.
Picture 3 of 13 Rooney's rapid rise is recognised as he is named BBC Young Sports Personality of the year in 2002
Picture 4 of 13 Aggression, as well as skill, is part of Rooney's make-up and he has already fallen foul of the law a few times
Picture 5 of 13 At the age of 17, Rooney picks up his first red card, against Birmingham in December, 2002.
Picture 6 of 13 In January, 2003, Rooney signs professional forms with the club he has supported since he was a kid
Picture 7 of 13 Rooney makes his international debut as a sub against Australia in February and becomes the youngest England player ever
Picture 8 of 13 Rooney rapidly stakes his claim to a regular international place, replacing Emile Heskey during England's win over Liechtenstein
Picture 9 of 13 Rooney makes his presence felt in the match against Liechtenstein
Picture 10 of 13 A proud moment as Rooney makes his full England debut against Turkey in October 2003
Picture 11 of 13 Rooney lit up the game, which England drew to qualify for Euro 2004, going close to scoring.
Picture 12 of 13 Rooney rises to meet Michael Owen's cross and become the youngest scorer at a European Championship aged 18 years seven months and 24 days
Picture 13 of 13 Rooney springs into a cartwheel celebration - will this become his trademark?
