The Manchester United and England legend has been speaking about his relationship with alcohol, how he hid his drinking from Sir Alex Ferguson and how he believes he has wife Coleen to thank for still being alive View 4 Images Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen arriving at the BBC's 2025-26 football season launch (Image: PA)

Manchester United and England icon Wayne Rooney has shockingly revealed he believes alcohol could have killed him - if it wasn't for wife Coleen. ‌

In a frank discussion about his boozing with former team-mate Rio Ferdinand, United's record goalscorer, regarded as one of the best players of his generation, details his constant battle with the booze . ‌

And speaking to Ferdinand on the 'Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast', he admits hiding his drinking fr

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