Rooney comes to Pride Park

John Rooney will train with the Rams this week

When you hear the name Rooney you instantly think of Manchester United and England striker Wayne, but there is a Rooney II. John Rooney is the younger brother of the England star and the 19 year-old will be coming to Derby County this week to train with the Rams.

John is currently playing his football with Macclesfield in league two but with his contract due to run out in the summer a move to the Rams may be on the cards if he is what Nigel Clough is looking for in midfield.

The Rooney brothers share a house in Prestbury, as it is central and easy access for both Manchester and Macclesfield.

John also has International hopes but unlike his brother Wayne, John hopes to play his Internationals for the Republic of Ireland. A move to Derby would further his International hopes.

Both Wayne and John started their career with Everton in their youth squad, John moving to Macclesfield to gain his first taste of League Football in 2008 before going on to play 33 games for the Silkmen and scoring three goals along the way...