
Police charge Wayne Rooney with drunk driving
LONDON — Wayne Rooney has been charged with drunk driving and was released on bail ahead of a court appearance later this month, Cheshire police said Friday.
The 31-year-old Everton striker was reportedly stopped by police near his home outside Manchester early Friday. He is due to appear in court on Sept. 18.
Rooney is the all-time leading scorer for England’s national soccer team and for Manchester United. He retired from the national team last month.
Rooney rejoined Everton, his first club, this season after 13 years at Old Trafford. He won one Champions League and five Premier League titles while at United.