United legend skips giants, regrets Birmingham timing
Wayne Rooney left Erling Haaland out of his dream Premier League five-a-side, saying the striker wouldn’t get near the ball in tight spaces. Instead, he picked Foden, Palmer, Caicedo, Saka, and Salah—no keeper required, apparently trusting vibes as the last line of defence.
Rooney also admitted his biggest career regret was taking the Birmingham City job in 2023, praising the owners but calling the timing wrong. After brief spells at Plymouth and earlier success with Derby and DC United, he’s now focused on media work and reflection.
