Wayne Rooney will wear the number 10 shirt at Everton once he completes his move from Manchester United, taking over from Romelu Lukaku, according to reports.

Jack Grealish has revealed he spoke to Wayne Rooney before completing a season-long loan move to Everton. The Manchester City attacking midfielder’s switch to Merseyside was officially confirmed on Tuesday and the England international has a chance to revive his career ahead of next summer’s World Cup.

Jack Grealish has joined Everton on loan and revealed that he consulted Wayne Rooney about his move to Merseyside as he looks to follow in the footsteps of two of his idols. Manchester City have loaned out the £100m midfielder for the season and Everton manager David Moyes hopes he can help Grealish get back into the England squad.