Highlights
- Rooney's incredible debut goal against Arsenal marked the beginning of his superstar status, as he became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer at just 16 years old.
- Arsene Wenger immediately recognized Rooney's talent and praised him as the biggest English talent he had seen in his time in England.
- David Moyes, Everton's manager at the time, took a risk by giving Rooney game time at such a young age, but it paid off as Rooney's goal became a significant and memorable moment for both the club and its fans.