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Greenlit: Rooney – The Man Behind The Goals, BBC1

He is one of the most recognisable faces in world football, and – as the captain of both Manchester United and England – an iconic sports figure. After breaking the all-time England goalscoring record he has surpassed both Gary Lineker and Sir Bobby Charlton, meaning his name will go down in footballing folklore.

Following his journey from humble beginnings to bona fide world-class footballer and record-breaker, this exclusive BBC One film promises to show the world Wayne Rooney off the pitch, as he discusses his thoughts on his future, the music he loves and his relationship with his wife Coleen.

With Gary Lineker as the guide, the film shows Rooney at home with Coleen and his two young sons and features interviews with his parents. With access to Rooney at Old Trafford and at the England camp, the public will hear first-hand about his rise to the top – and how those closest to him influenced his career. And Rooney returns to the housing estates in , Liverpool, where he grew up as an Everton fan, to reflect on where it all began for him.

The film features a stellar cast list of his former and current managers, plus some of the biggest names from football both in England and abroad. The cast of interviewees include Sven Goran Eriksson, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovich, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Louis van Gaal, Jamie Carragher, Roy Hodgson, David Moyes and the previous record holder, Sir Bobby Charlton.

Channel: BBC1

Producer: Goalhanger Films

TX: 5th October 2015

Source: BBC press release