Should Wayne Rooney be knighted?

No, I don't think so. Considering it took Ferguson so long to be knighted even for what he did, and others like Beckham haven't been knighted, then I'd say no. If Wayne Rooney were to hang his boots this instant and walk away from football forever, he certainly wouldn't be knighted. read more

If Wayne Rooney were to hang his boots this instant and walk away from football forever, he certainly wouldn't be knighted. He'd have to do stuff in the realm of charity and/or management post-retirement and they'd have to be extraordinary things. read more

Wayne Rooney was the toast of English football on Tuesday after he became the country’s record goalscorer. In a week where the Queen also reached the landmark of the longest-serving reigning monarch, the Drivetime team want to know whether you think Rooney should join the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton as footballing royals. read more

Footballers should not expect to be knighted for their success on the pitch, England striker Wayne Rooney said today. The Manchester United star said he did not expect to pick up the honour, despite appearing in an advert where he is shown being dubbed by the Queen as Sir Wayne. read more