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Wayne Rooney admits he would probably be ‘dead’ if it wasn’t for wife Coleen

Coleen and Wayne Rooney (Yui Mok/PA)
Coleen and Wayne Rooney (Yui Mok/PA) (PA Archive)
  • Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has opened up about his past struggles with alcohol during his playing career.
  • Rooney admitted his drinking would often go "too far", recalling instances where he attended training after binging for "two days straight".
  • He revealed he felt unable to confide in anyone about his vulnerabilities and difficulties with alcohol at the time.
  • Rooney credits his wife, Coleen Rooney, with saving his life, stating he believes he would be "dead" without her support.
  • He explained that Coleen helped him manage his issues and kept him on the right path, despite him sometimes finding her interventions "annoying".
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