‘He had everything’… Alan Shearer says he wishes he could have played alongside former Everton star

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Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer certainly had an impressive career at the top level of English football.

260 Premier League goals have yet to be surpassed, and with Harry Kane moving to Bayern Munich, Shearer’s record could remain intact for a long time.

The Newcastle legend played alongside some all-time greats: Michael Owen, David Beckham, and Paul Schools, to name a few.

However, it’s a former Everton star the Tyneside icon wishes he played alongside.

Talking on the Rest is Football Podcast, Shearer shared how he would have loved to have played alongside former Everton youngster Wayne Rooney.

“I would have liked to have played with Rooney, Wayne Rooney,” he said.

“I think he would have been brilliant to play alongside; he had everything as well.”

Wayne Rooney was one of England’s best

It’s fair to say the early days of Rooney’s career were pretty spectacular.

From bursting onto the scene with Everton and Manchester United to performing at the World Cup with England, he had it all.

For the likes of Shearer to be praising Rooney’s talents shows just how impressive he was.

208 Premier League goals and 114 assists in 491 matches is a remarkable return. In fact, Shearer’s record would’ve been under serious threat had Rooney maintained his exceptionally high level of performance.

Unfortunately, Rooney’s managerial career hasn’t reached the same heights. He impressed during his first stint with Derby County; however, his most recent job with Birmingham City could not have gone any worse.

It’s hard to see how the former Everton striker plots his way back into management. Rooney is reportedly eager to land a job in Saudi Arabia, following in Steven Gerrard’s footsteps.

Sky Sports News also claim that Rooney will not give up on becoming a top coach, with his ambition not dented by his Birmingham City tenure.

It’s believed Rooney is reluctant to accept any role at present as he looks to carve a way back into management.

Taking a step back seems like the right move. The former Everton striker must analyse what went wrong in the Midlands and not make the same mistakes again.

Potentially looking to land an assistant manager or coaching position would be a smart move, as Rooney takes time to learn and reflect on his previous managerial tenures.