‌Wayne and his wife Coleen observed from the stands, despite Kai previously forbidding the former United and England skipper from watching his matches. Coleen has previously said Kai was determined from an early age there was little point in Rooney attending his youth team games. But there was no risk of that at Old Trafford, where he sat alongside Michael Carrick - the interim manager of United's first team - in the directors' box. Klay is also progressing through United's youth ranks, whilst Cass is treading his dad's path at Everton's academy, though Kit has already 'retired' rather than pursuing a career in football. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror January 29, 2026 13:22 UTC