Wayne Returns Home

Last updated : 24 October 2008 By Lee Cashmore

The Merseyside born and bred striker has turned 23 today and he his happy to return to Goodison Park to play Everton. The striker is on terrific form at the moment and wants it to continue by scoring tomorrow against the Toffees where he grew up in football.

Most of Wayne Rooney's family are Everton supporters and if he gets his wish his relatives may have different feelings when cutting into the cake.

In an exclusive interview, Wayne Rooney told MUTV "Going to Everton is something I look forward to at the beginning of every season.

"I can't wait for it to come around. It's the day after my birthday this year and I'm sure it will be a nice present if I score and we win."