No Mour Rooney Talk!

Last updated : 06 July 2004 By Rich Godden
Despite claiming he didn't want Rooney, he still had plenty of praise for the England and Everton wonderkid. Jose said "I love him. His personality is amazing. When a kid of 18 plays like he did, it is absolutely amazing.

"I always admire kids like him and Ronaldo. They seem like they are 30 years old and full of confidence. But it is not just too much money, I think we have other priorities in terms of players and positions.

"Rooney is a wonderful attacking player, but he is not a pure striker, a target man. He plays with free movement just behind on both sides, we have other players with these qualities."

With Man Yoo seemingly out of the race too, it would appear as if Wayne has another season in scouseland to look forward to...