WAYNE Rooney is training up the next generation of football stars – including former England teammate Kyle Walker’s six-year-old son.
Ex Manchester United ace Rooney has been spotted at an £8,000 kids’ football camp based at a five-star Dubai hotel.
The legendary goalscorer, 39, is back coaching this February half-term – two months after being sacked as Plymouth Argyle manager after just seven months in charge.
Pictures show Wayne’s son Cass, also six, playing footie with Walker’s third child Reign as his dad’s AC Milan team were knocked out of the Champions League.
Walker, 34, looked gutted last night to lose out at the play-off stage with a 1-1 draw to Dutch team Feyenoord, having quit Man City for the Italian club and admitting: “Winning the Champions League would be a dream come true. I have experienced it in a great final with City.”
Meanwhile his football mad son Reign is almost 4,000 miles away in Dubai with his mum Annie Kilner and brothers Roman, Riaan and Rezon, where Rooney is hosting a special event at the stunning Jumeirah Beach as the new Football Escapes ambassador.
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Running from February 17-21, Wayne is putting the kids through their paces as they learn from one of England’s all-time greats.
A spokesman for Football Escapes posted on social media: “Wayne Rooney’s first Football Escapes course is in full flow, and it’s been nothing short of amazing.
“Expert coaching, plenty of laughs, and memories being made on and off the pitch.”
Since leaving Plymouth Argyle, Rooney landed a punditry gig for Amazon Prime’s live coverage of Man City’s Champions League efeat to Real Madrid last week.
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He’s now back coaching again in his new role as ambassador for Football Escapes – after being sacked for winning just four of his 23 Championship matches.
He’s being used as a way to entice parents to splurge on the package, with prices for a family of four averaging between £7,500 and £8,650.
“While the children learn from one of football’s most celebrated players, parents can relax by the private beach”, says the event website.
“Indulge in fine dining, or explore the many family-focused activities the resort has to offer.
“From football coaching with a Premier League legend to relaxing in Dubai’s luxurious setting, this Football Escapes holiday strikes the perfect balance of fun, learning, and quality family time.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
