Kai Rooney made his first ever appearance at Old Trafford for Man Utd's youth teamWayne Rooney defied a long-standing family rule by turning up to watch his son Kai play for Manchester United's Under-18s. Supporters regularly mob Wayne seeking signatures, leading Kai to bar him from watching live encounters to prevent sideline disruptions. Young players, Old Trafford under the floodlights, feeling what it means, a bit of expectation. Wayne Rooney, Kai Rooney and Coleen Rooney"It's a fantastic opportunity for the young boys to go and take the next step. As he emerged onto the turf, just over 2,000 supporters serenaded him with choruses of "Rooney, Rooney."

Source: Express January 24, 2026 15:14 UTC