Kai Rooney plays for Manchester United's Under-18sWayne and Coleen Rooney were brimming with pride last week as they watched their eldest son, Kai, follow in his father's footsteps. The 16-year-old made his Old Trafford debut for Manchester United U18S during a 2-1 triumph over Derby County in the FA Youth Cup. However, Wayne and Coleen have always acknowledged the pressure their children would face and refused to impose football upon them. The teenager then rejoined United in 2020, though his Old Trafford debut gave the club legend a rare chance to see his son play. Wayne Rooney with his son Kai after Manchester United won the Premier League in 2013Kai's parents sat beside first team interim boss Michael Carrick, whose son also plays for United's academy.

Source: Express February 01, 2026 14:10 UTC