Why do people call Wayne Rooney Wazza?

Former England international, Paul Gascoigne was known by his nickname 'Gazza' and for his extraordinary natural ability on a pitch. Rooney showed a similar level of natural talent at a very early stage of his career on the highest level. read more

Former England international, Paul Gascoigne was known by his nickname 'Gazza' and for his extraordinary natural ability on a pitch. Rooney showed a similar level of natural talent at a very early stage of his career on the highest level. Therefore Wayne Rooney = Wazza since his Everton days, which has stuck by him ever since. read more

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