He masterminded the greatest giant-killing triumph in the long history of the FA Cup, finally overshadowing his big brother, Wayne Rooney. But there is a fascinating backstory around non-league Macclesfield's hero John Rooney after their amazing win over Crystal Palace: his wife is uncannily like his famous sister-in-law Coleen. John, 35, and Casey still live in the area - in the former council house where the Rooneys once grew up, we can reveal. Casey has two sisters and the family still live in the Croxteth home she grew up in. Of his own career he said: 'Clubs aren't going to sign you just because you are Wayne Rooney's brother.

Source: Daily Mail January 18, 2026 19:17 UTC