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<\/p>\nThe former England and Manchester United star was filming a segment as part of BBC Sport’s football coverage when the incident occurred<\/p>\n
14:11, 16 May 2026Updated 15:04, 16 May 2026<\/p>\n
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Wayne Rooney appeared on the BBC ahead of the FA Cup final to explain his injury(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n
Wayne Rooney has suffered a hand injury which could leave him requiring surgery. The England<\/a> legend picked up the problem while recording a segment of the BBC’s The Wayne Rooney<\/a> Show podcast, which was broadcast on TV ahead of the FA Cup<\/a> final.<\/p>\n Rooney spent this week interviewing Jordan Pickford<\/a> and the pair went through some goalkeeping drills on Everton’s training ground. While attempting to save Pickford’s penalty, Rooney dived and injured his left hand. He has been speaking to a surgeon about treatment and has a further consultation on Monday to decide if he requires an operation.<\/p>\n “I went in goal and then it was a great save off Jordan and then I\u2019ve messed my hand up,” Rooney said on the BBC<\/a> on Saturday while sporting a wrist brace.<\/p>\n He added: “I\u2019m with a surgeon. I\u2019ve been in the hospital and I\u2019m back on Monday.”<\/p>\n The former striker’s time with the Everton<\/a> keeper also saw him involved in a number of training exercises, all performed with a smile on his face. The pair were briefly team-mates on Merseyside, with Rooney re-joining the club in 2017 just days after Pickford arrived from Sunderland<\/a>.<\/p>\n JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football’s Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE: Wayne Rooney’s BBC salary and why he was reduced to tears during live FA Cup broadcast<\/a>READ MORE: Kai Rooney has ditched golden rule with dad Wayne as Man Utd prepare for Youth Cup final<\/a><\/p>\n Former England star Rooney has taken naturally to punditry, having also tried his hand at management since retiring. His managerial stints weren’t quite as successful and he has been out of the dugout since leaving Plymouth midway through the 2024\/25 season.<\/p>\n He won multiple Premier League<\/a> titles but only has one FA Cup win to his name. That came in 2016, when he captained Manchester United<\/a> to an extra-time victory over Crystal Palace<\/a>.<\/p>\n Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n Watch the FA Cup on TNT Sports<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a330.99<\/p>\n TNT Sports<\/p>\n Get TNT Sports here<\/a><\/p>\n TNT Sports broadcasts select FA Cup fixtures and fans can tune in on the TNT Sports Prime Video channel. A monthly subscription also includes select Champions League, Europa League and Premier League games.<\/p>\n During an interview segment, Rooney and Pickford reflected on an encounter from before they were club team-mates. The pair first met on England duty, with the goalkeeper left star-struck.<\/p>\n “I watched you growing up and when I was watching you in the Euros and getting in an England squad, everyone looked up to you,” Pickford said. “So even then [on the bus] I was texting saying: ‘I’m opposite Wazza.’ I was shaking.<\/p>\n Wayne Rooney was wearing a wrist support as he appeared on the BBC(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n “I was on the bench and it was a great experience. My dream was to play for England. We know there’s only that small percentage of kids growing up get that opportunity.”<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror<\/a> Football<\/a> content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. 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