Rooney announced himself to the world with his first Premier League goal aged 16 - a stunning winner for Everton against Arsenal. Rooney's goal against Arsenal in 2002 - a sumptuous long-range strike into the top corner - made him the youngest Premier League goalscorer of all time. He is even being mentioned in the World Cup conversation. Theo Walcott was taken along to the 2006 World Cup aged 17, though he has since admitted it was not helpful for him. Arsenal have seven more Premier League games, including four in May, while they remain in the Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Champions League.

Source: Daily Mail March 16, 2026 13:58 UTC