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Wayne Rooney has lifted the lid on his alcohol addiction - and admitted he could have died if it hadn't been for the help of his wife Coleen. Rooney is regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, following a stellar career with England and Manchester United.

The former striker remains United's greatest ever goalscorer, and led the England charts as well until being overtaken by Harry Kane. But Rooney, appearing on the 'Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast', has revealed how he faced a constant battle with the booze.

Former Birmingham City boss Rooney admits he went to such lengths to hide his drinking from Sir Alex Ferguson, that he put eye drops in and chewed gum before heading out to training.

Rooney said: "I wanted to go out and enjoy my time with my friends an

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