The previous England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes his spouse, Coleen, helped save his life by managing his issues with alcohol.
The 39-year-old, United's file goalscorer, says he was “struggling massively” along with his consuming throughout his taking part in profession and admits he would usually do it for 2 straight days.
“I actually imagine if she weren't there I'd be lifeless,” he told the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast. “I've made errors previously that are effectively documented and no matter however I'm somewhat bit completely different at instances and she or he retains me on that path and she or he's achieved it for 20-odd years.
“I wished to exit and luxuriate in my time with my mates and have an evening out. It received to a degree the place I went too far – that was a second in my life the place I used to be struggling massively with alcohol. I didn't suppose I may flip to anybody. I didn't actually need to as a result of I didn't need to put that burden on anybody.
“I simply drank for 2 days straight. Come coaching and on the weekend I'd rating two objectives after which I'd return and go and drink for 2 days straight once more. She's helped me management that massively. She's managed me as a result of I wanted managing.”
Rooney advised his former teammate he would arrive for United coaching after a boozy session and use eye drops, chewing gum and aftershave in an try to disguise the state he was in.
