Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney reveals John Terry was the toughest opponent he faced in football and explains what made the Chelsea defender world class
He terrified defenders in his stunning playing career that took in England caps, Premier League titles and Champions League crowns all while the best stoppers attempted to stop him scoring goals.. You used to always think you could do him for pace, but he'd put himself in good positions and he was always physical and strong.Aside from representing England together, Terry and Rooney went head-to-head on numerous occasions in the Premier League and in cup competitions.
AC Milan legends Alessandro Nesta and Paolo Maldini also ensured he worked his socks off for 90 minutes to try and find the back of the net."I remember when we beat them 3-2 , and after 10 minutes, I could hear them breathing, and I remember thinking: ‘we’ve got them.
However, Rooney and United made it to the final the following year and beat Terry's Chelsea on penalties.Sign up to talkSPORT BET and get a completely free £5 bet to use on the Champions League Final without needing to deposit any of your own cash.T&Cs: 18+ New customers only. Opt in, get £5 free bet on selected markets. Available for first 2000 customers only. Bonus expires 20:00 on 1st of June 2024. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.
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