World Cup 2026: He makes me smile – Wayne Rooney names Spain player he loves

Former England striker, Wayne Rooney, has identified Lamine Yamal arsenic the Spanish subordinate helium loves.

Rooney said the Barcelona winger makes him grin whenever helium watches him play connected the pitch.

The erstwhile Manchester United prima spoke to the BBC aft watching Yamal assistance Spain to bushed Saudi Arabia 4-0 successful the World Cup on Sunday.

“I perfectly emotion Lamine Yamal; helium conscionable makes maine smile. He has shot IQ,” Rooney said.

“With Yamal successful the team, they won the Euros erstwhile helium was 16-years old, and present helium has matured.

“He gives the squad the assurance and content that they tin triumph this World Cup,” helium said.

World Cup 2026: He makes maine grin – Wayne Rooney names Spain subordinate helium loves